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My mother passed away before her parents, do I inherit...
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Preparing for Hajj? Don’t Forget Your Islamic Will.
As millions of Muslims worldwide prepare for their pilgrimage to Mecca this Dhul Hijjah, it's...
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Who are the Islamic heirs?
Father; Paternal Grandfather; Paternal Great-Grandfather; Paternal Grandmother; Paternal Great-Grandmother; Son; Son’s Son; Son’s Son’s Son;...
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Definitions of Islamic Heirs
Wife or husband. Only a legal marriage results in entitlement to inheritance. Generally, an Islamic...
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What does the Qur’an say about wills?
In the Qu’ran, Allah directed Muslims to make a will: It has been ordained upon...
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What you need to know about Wills in Islam and...
Wasiyat in Quran Islamic wills, also known as wasiyat, are referred to in the...
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What is the difference between community-property and equitable-distribution states?
There are 9 community-property states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and...
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What happens if you die without a will in an...
While intestate distribution in equitable distribution states may vary slightly, here are a few examples...
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What happens if you die without a will in a...
While intestate distribution in community-property states may vary slightly, here are a few examples of...
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What does “estate” mean?
When you die, the interests you have in all your property—real and movable—become your estate,...
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What is the difference between a will and a trust?
Wills and trusts are estate-planning tools. A major difference between a will and a trust...
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