From pbl.legal: Lebanon’s inheritance laws combine civil and religious legal systems, significantly influencing estate planning for high-net-worth families with international interests.

Valid will formats include handwritten, official, and public wills, and enforcement of foreign wills requires an “exequatur” procedure in Lebanese courts based on specific conditions.

Tax implications, including inheritance tax rates and exemptions, must be carefully considered in estate planning, necessitating expert legal counsel to navigate these complexities effectively.