How to Obtain a Succession Certificate in Pakistan

Step-by-step process for obtaining a succession certificate to claim a deceased person's bank deposits, shares, and other assets.

A succession certificate under the Succession Act 1925 authorises the holder to collect debts and securities due to the deceased. The application is filed in the civil court of the area where the deceased ordinarily resided or where the assets are located. Required documents include: death certificate, CNIC copies of all legal heirs, an affidavit listing all heirs and their shares, and details of the assets. The court issues notice to all heirs, and if no objection is filed, grants the certificate. Timeline: typically 2-4 months. Court fee is a percentage of the asset value.

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