Islamic Estate Planning Archives - Page 5 of 9

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

Will my grandchild of a predeceased son receive any inheritance...

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Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

First, it is important to note that unlike American state law, a valid marriage under...

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

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

Islamic Estate Planning . 2 Min Read

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

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

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

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

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

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

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

Islamic Estate Planning . < 1 Min Read

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

General . < 1 Min Read

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