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Law firm of Maître YDROUDJ

Law firm of Maître YDROUDJ

Algiers, Algeria
Founded in 2000
50 people in their team
Arabic
English
Private Client Inheritance Law Elder Abuse Law +9 more
The firm: Dedicated mainly to family defense, it also intervenes in all areas of law. Involved in the defense of its clients, Maître YDROUDJ puts its work and expertise at the service of those who entrust its interests to it. It devotes itself to the defense of individuals and companies concerned...
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ABK LAWYERS

ABK LAWYERS

Algiers, Algeria
Founded in 2003
50 people in their team
Arabic
English
Private Client Inheritance Law Elder Abuse Law +9 more
ABK Lawyers – International Law Firm in Algiers | Civil, Criminal, Business & Family LawABK Lawyers is a multilingual, internationally oriented law firm based in the heart of Algiers, Algeria. Founded in 2003 by Maître Kahina Amer Bouafia, the firm has built a solid reputation for delivering...
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Inheritance Law lawyers in Algiers: what to know before you hire

A guide by LawzanaOfficial sources checked 29 October 2026.

All co-owners can agree how to divide inherited property. If an heir is a minor, division must proceed through the courts.

This guide covers law and procedure in Algeria.

When a lawyer can help

Agreeing how to divide an estate

The heirs agree on the division and none is a minor or legally incapable.

Check the proposed division against the heirs’ shares and help record the agreement. [1] [2]

Handled by:

Agree the division under Civil Code Article 723, with all co-owners’ consent.

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Probate lawyers in Algiers 

Resolving a disagreement between heirs

Co-owners cannot agree on dividing inherited property.

Prepare the division claim and address disputes over valuation and the proposed shares. [4]

Handled by:

Bring a claim against the other co-owners before the tribunal under Civil Code Article 724.

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Probate lawyers in Algiers 

Protecting a minor heir’s share

A child is among the heirs, even if the family agrees on the division.

Help prepare the court division and protect the minor’s interests. [2]

Handled by:

Use the judicial division procedure required by Family Code Article 181.

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Guardianship lawyers in Algiers 

Making a will or checking an existing will

You want to leave a gift by will or question a gift affecting the estate.

Check the will’s form, the one-third limit and any consent needed from other heirs. [5] [3] [6]

Handled by:

Use a notary for the formal declaration; Family Code Article 191 provides a court route in cases of force majeure.

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Will & Testament lawyers in Algiers 

Before you hire a lawyer

Questions to ask

  • What experience do you have with estates like mine?
  • Who would handle my matter day to day?
  • How would you approach an agreement between the heirs?
  • How would you keep me informed, and in which language?
  • When could you start, and how quickly could you respond to a notice?
  • Can we meet in person, by telephone or by video?
  • How would you coordinate with my notary or advisers abroad?
What to bring
  • Any death certificate or frédha you have.
  • Your family record book and any birth or marriage records you want to discuss.
  • Any wills, gift documents or powers of attorney you have.
  • Property papers and your list of assets and debts.
  • Letters, notices, tax filings or court papers linked to the estate.

Costs and free help

Official charges and free public services

Inheritance tax
3% or 5% of the net share
Direct ancestors, descendants and spouses pay 3%; other beneficiaries pay 5%. Business fixed assets qualify for 3% if co-heirs undertake to continue operating the business. Direct ancestors, descendants and the surviving spouse are exempt on the individual home occupied by the deceased and its immediate dependencies. [9]

Questions about lawyer charges

  • Is the first consultation charged, and what does it include?
  • How would you calculate your fees for my matter?
  • Which work, taxes and outside expenses would be included or billed separately?
  • Can you give me a written quote and payment schedule before work starts?

Laws that may affect your matter

Inheritance tax, Article 236
Inheritance tax on each beneficiary’s net share. [9]
Sources (10)
  1. Article 723 du Code Civil | Kateb ↩ getkateb.com
  2. Article 181 du Code de la Famille | Kateb ↩ getkateb.com
  3. Article 185 du Code de la Famille | Kateb ↩ getkateb.com
  4. Article 724 du Code Civil | Kateb ↩ getkateb.com
  5. Article 191 du Code de la Famille | Kateb ↩ getkateb.com
  6. Article 189 du Code de la Famille | Kateb ↩ getkateb.com
  7. Article 180 du Code de la Famille | Kateb getkateb.com
  8. Article 720 du Code Civil | Kateb getkateb.com
  9. Journal Officiel Algérie ↩ www.joradp.dz
  10. Article 186 du Code de la Famille | Kateb getkateb.com

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This is general information, not legal advice; check current laws, fees and procedures with a lawyer or the relevant official body.