Estate inheritance for Non-Muslim expatriates under Bahraini
Law is a topic few are aware of yet one which many seek answers to.
In this article, we analyse the Law of Inheritance in Bahrain for
both Muslims and Non-Muslims. We also look into the inevitable
complexities and difficulties of estate inheritance post-mortem,
whilst detailing proactive approaches which can be taken by
individuals in order to streamline the process of inheritance.
Regulations Under Bahraini Law Governing the Administration of
the deceased's estate
The administration of estates for Muslims under
Bahraini Law is determined in accordance with the principles of
Islamic Sharia and not by way of any legislation. Reference to the
principles of Islamic Sharia, in the context of inheritance, is
provided in Article 5(d) of the Bahraini Constitution and Article
909 of the Bahrain Civil Code which provide the following
respectively:
