How do inheritance laws work in Tunisia for diaspora?

Comment fonctionnent les lois de succession en Tunisie pour la diaspora?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-08 EN FR

Short Answer

Tunisia follows Islamic succession law (Majalla) with reforms: 2018 law proposal for gender equality in inheritance (COLIBE report). Current rules: sons inherit double daughters' share, surviving spouse gets 1/8 or 1/4. Diaspora complications: conflict of laws with country of residence. Key steps: obtain death certificate, notarial inventory (inventaire notarial), succession certificate (certificat d'heredite) from Tunisian court. Recommended: consult lawyer specialized in cross-border succession.

Version francaise

Succession selon le droit tunisien (Majalla) avec reformes en cours. Complications diaspora: conflit de lois avec pays de residence. Etapes: certificat de deces, inventaire notarial, certificat d'heredite. Consulter avocat specialise.

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Last reviewed2026-04-08
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Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
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