{"id":288048,"date":"2023-05-16T15:38:26","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T11:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villa-vie.com\/?p=288048"},"modified":"2024-07-04T14:03:19","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T10:03:19","slug":"understanding-the-rules-of-real-estate-inheritance-in-mauritius-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-vie.com\/en\/2023\/05\/understanding-the-rules-of-real-estate-inheritance-in-mauritius-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the rules of real estate inheritance in Mauritius: what you need to know."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mauritius <\/a>is a destination of choice for investors looking for real estate, whether to reside or to invest. However, real estate investment<\/a> is not limited to the acquisition of a property<\/a>. It is essential to understand how inheritance works in Mauritius, to ensure that the transmission of this wealth is done in accordance with the wishes of the owner and in compliance with the legislation in force. In this article, we will discuss the legal provisions relating to the inheritance of real estate in Mauritius<\/a> and the importance of making a will to ensure that your estate is passed on according to your wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inheritance of property in Mauritius<\/a> is a crucial issue for property owners, whether local or foreign residents. Under the Mauritian Civil Code, the provisions relating to inheritance are set out in Book 3 of the Civil Code, which deals with the law of succession:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Immovable property, even that owned by foreigners, shall be governed by Mauritian law.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The laws concerning the status and capacity of persons govern Mauritians even if they reside in a foreign country”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Mauritian law, an individual may freely dispose of his or her estate by way of a will, which allows him or her to pass his or her property to one or more heirs of his or her choice. In the absence of a will, the rules of legal devolution apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n