Documents Required for Estate Inventory in Jordan

The documents required for inheritance-inventory or estate matters depend on the exact service requested. A request for a certificate of heirs is different from estate inventory, a copy of an estate file, or inquiry about the deceased's assets. Each service may have its own form and requirements.

In official SJD estate-related services, a certificate of heirs may be required as a document proving the heirs' rights after the death of the deceased. The estate inventory service also refers to documents relating to estate assets, meaning any document proving the existence of movable estate assets. It may also require a power of attorney if the applicant does not attend personally, a lawyer's professional ID if the request is filed through a lawyer, and identification documents for Jordanian or non-Jordanian applicants depending on the case.

The SJD estate inventory service also states that attendance is by an adult heir, legal guardian, or legal representative, and that the existence of movable estate assets is a condition for that service. The service is connected to the Estate Regulation and the Sharia Court Fees Regulation.

In practice, the applicant should first identify the exact service needed: certificate of heirs, estate inventory, copy of estate file, or asset inquiry. The documents differ depending on the service, the presence of minors, representation by power of attorney, movable assets, or heirs outside Jordan.

This is a general explanation based on the approved Jordanian legal sources and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.