Category: Last Will and Testament
While intestate distribution in equitable distribution states may vary slightly, here are a few examples of estate distribution if you die intestate in an equitable-distribution state: New Jersey If you die with: Here’s what happens: children but no spouse children...
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While intestate distribution in community-property states may vary slightly, here are a few examples of estate distribution if you die intestate in a community-property state: Arizona If you die with: Here’s what happens: children but no spouse children inherit everything...
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When you die, the interests you have in all your property—real and movable—become your estate, unless it is governed by “right of survivorship,” which American law recognizes. For example, you and your spouse may own your home with a right...
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Wills and trusts are estate-planning tools. A major difference between a will and a trust is effective date. A will goes into effect only after you die. A trust goes into effect the moment you create it. Another difference is...
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A revocable trust is a legal document that you create in order to transfer title ownership of your assets to the trust. In the trust, you must appoint a trustee (yourself or a third party) to manage the assets in...
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The Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) is an organization of prominent Muslim American physicians. The IMANA outlines the conditions for which a person may be considered dead: 1. A physician has determined that after a standard examination,...
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What is a Health Care Directive? A healthcare directive is a legal document through which the individual specifies what healthcare procedures he or she wants to be carried out for themselves in case the individual becomes unconscious or...
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Yes, Sharī‘a permits and recommends healthcare directives. Islamic Law on Health Care Directives Specifically, the Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) supports a health care directive. Reports say that Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) told his followers not to...
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A power of attorney, also referred to as a "POA," is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone you trust to act on your behalf in financial and legal matters. The person you appoint can act...
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At the outset, the anti-Sharī‘a legislation is unconstitutional and is already being challenged around the country. Shariawiz, however, does not take anything for granted. Our Sharī‘a-compliant Islamic will form was carefully drafted to take into account the anti-Sharī‘a legislation....
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