Last Will and Testament Archives - Page 3 of 6

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My wife and I own a home together. When I...

Strictly speaking, yes. Some would consider this a transfer during lifetime, so it would not...

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Maḏāhib (maḏhab singular) are Sharīʿa doctrinal schools. In the 7th century, Muslim juristic knowledge started as study circles (halaqas) in...

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A joint will, also called a “mirror will,” “mutual will,” or “reciprocal will,” is a...

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Not exactly. It’s a bit more complicated than a yes or no. According to Sharī‘a...

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Strictly speaking, yes. The surviving spouse's share is required to pass to his or her...

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According to Sharī‘a inheritance rules, a relative inherits automatically as part of the fixed default-distribution...

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It depends on your unique circumstances. If you are married and your spouse survives you,...

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When a person dies without a will, he is said to have “died intestate.” In...

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Autopsies are not encouraged in the Islamic tradition; autopsies delay burials, cause harm to the...