From Nikah to Waqf: Your Complete FAQ Guide

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How long does it take?
Our do-it-yourself software allows you to complete your Shari'a-compliant estate plan in as little as 15 minutes.
Do I need to disclose all of my assets?

If you want your Prenuptial Agreement to be enforceable in the event of a divorce, then each of you must disclose all of your assets. That is because most states require "full disclosure" or even "full and fair disclosure" of finances prior to the signing of a Prenuptial Agreement. If one or both of you fail to disclose all of your assets, then a court may find your Prenuptial Agreement to be invalid and unenforceable since one party may have had unfair advantage in agreeing to the terms of the Agreement.

Your Shariawiz Islamic Prenuptial Agreement will include a schedule for each of you that will include your assets, your liabilities, and your income. You each will disclose this information during the question process.

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Is my Prenuptial Agreement legally valid?

The Shariawiz Islamic Prenuptial Agreement was developed by a team of attorneys and Islamic law experts. Your Shariawiz Islamic Prenuptial Agreement is likely to be enforceable if you follow all the right steps in its creation. But, there is no guarantee, even if you hire an attorney to draft your prenuptial agreement.

With any prenuptial agreement, you are striving to create the likeliest chance of enforcement. To do this, you must collaborate and agree on the terms of your Prenuptial Agreement. Neither of you can be forced or coerced into signing. You must disclose all of your assets for a full financial disclosure according to your state's terms. You must sign the Prenuptial Agreement in advance of your wedding, preferably month(s) in advance.

And finally, follow the instructions on your downloaded document to make sure you sign, witness, and notarize according to your state's rules and regulations.

Shariawiz provides the option of waiving attorney representation, but you may bring the draft of your Shariawiz Islamic Prenuptial Agreement to an attorney for review and revision, if you so desire.

How much does it cost?
Our scholar-approved inheritance calculator is free of charge.
The Shariawiz Last Will and Testament is $199, the Health Care Directive is $59, and the Power of Attorney if $39. You can save $47 by purchasing our bundle for $250, which includes all three forms.
Do we need to sign our Prenuptial Agreement in front of a notary?

Yes, you will need to sign your Prenuptial Agreement in front of a notary, and some states require witness signatures as well. Check the instructions on your downloaded Prenuptial Agreement document to properly sign, witness, and notarize your documents.

My potential spouse and I live in different states. What state should we choose for our Prenuptial Agreement?

Your Prenuptial Agreement should follow the laws of the state where the two of you will be residing once married.

Here's an example. The Groom lives in New Jersey and the Bride lives in Colorado. After the wedding, the Bride and Groom will be living together as a married couple in Groom's house in New Jersey. For that couple, their Prenuptial Agreement should be made per New Jersey's laws.

How do I update my forms?
Upon purchase, your documents will be available in your Dashboard. You are able to make changes or updates to your documents anytime for free.
What if my potential spouse is not a US Citizen?

Citizenship does not affect the validity of a Prenuptial Agreement. Your Prenuptial Agreement should follow the laws of the state where the two of you will be residing once married.

However, if your foreign fiance/fiancée does not speak English as their first language, you may consider having an attorney who speaks their language to review the Prenuptial Agreement with them. If your potential spouse cannot read English, a court may not consider that Prenuptial Agreement valid without proper review and translation from someone who speaks his/her language.

What is a Health Care Directive (also known as a Health Care Proxy or Living Will) and why do I need it?
God forbid you have an accident or medical emergency and you’re unable to make decisions about your health – or that you become generally incapacitated, fall into a coma, or that you must be kept alive by artificial life support.
A Health Care Directive (also called a Living Will or Health Care Proxy) is a legal document that allows you to appoint a person you trust to make health care decisions on your behalf if you cannot communicate your decisions on your own.
It is very important to make your intentions known to everyone BEFORE you suffer a critical illness, disability, or incapacity. The Health Care Directive contains your wishes and preferences about health care, including your moral and religious values when it comes to end-of-life issues.
Your health care representative has to act in good faith and in your best interest, including acting in compliance with your religious faith. Signing a Health Care Directive ensures your wishes are followed. It also protects your family, so that they do not have to make these difficult decisions for you.
Do you want your family to follow Islamic principles for these end-of-life issues? Then you MUST have a health care directive with your specific wishes and preferences about health care. It must include your moral and religious values for end-of-life issues. With this directive in place, physicians and your family are required to follow your wishes.
Use our HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE (HYPERLINK) software to prepare your own custom-tailored state-specific, legally binding, Shari'a-compliant Health Care Directive.

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