Q: I have taken a loan from my sister and then I have lent the money to a 3rd party on the condition that, they will repay back the loan to my sister directly. Am I still responsible for the loan? If yes then how do I include it in my Will? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: You remain responsible for […]
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Can I accept to inherite from my father’s will even if it was not drafted according to Shariah?
Q: I am a sister and my father has passed away. He left a Will which is not according to Shariah. I have 2 step-mums, 3 blood brothers and 3 half brothers. My dad divided his assets into 8 shares. 1/8 to the step mum who lived with my dad (she has no children). Nothing […]
Read more...Distribution of wealth once the shares have already been allocated to the heirs?
Q: I have a question in regards to writing a will. Once the shares have been allocated to the heirs, how is the remaining amount distributed? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: Upon ones death one has […]
Read more...Should one list items which they anticipate receiving but have not yet got ownership of in their will, under ‘assets’
Q: Should one list items which they anticipate receiving but have not yet got ownership of in their will, under ‘assets’? الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب A: One may list them as potentially receivable assets but not as current assets. Once ownership is secured, one may update one’s will.
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