Islamic wills
"It is prescribed for you, when death approaches any of you, if he leaves wealth, that he make a bequest to parents and next of kin, according to reasonable manners. (This is) a duty upon Al-Muttaqun (the pious)"
[Surah Al-Baqarah: 180].
"It is not rightful for a Muslim who has something to bequeath to sleep two consecutive nights without having his will written with him"
[Sahih Al Bukhari].
From an Islamic perspective, complying with the Islamic Shari'ah is not just a requirement whilst a person is alive; rather one must actively ensure that his or her assets are disposed of in accordance with the Islamic Shari'ah after their death.
It is common to put off writing a will. However, through a valid will one can decide what happens to his or her property and possessions after death. Although under English law there is no obligation to write a will, leaving a valid will is the best way to ensure that one's estate is passed on to family members according to the Islamic Shari'ah.
If a person dies without a will he or she is deemed to have died 'intestate' and the deceased's assets may be distributed according to English law rather than the Islamic Shari'ah. Crucially, the rules of English law are not the same as the Islamic laws of inheritance.
We provide a specialist Islamic will writing service for our Muslim clients. We ensure that an Islamic will is drafted in a way that complies with the Islamic Shari'ah and which is valid under English law.
Probate
When a person dies, the loved ones have to eventually deal with their estate (money, property and possessions left by the deceased) by collecting in all the money, paying any debts and distributing what is left to those people entitled to it.
'Probate' is a term commonly used when talking about applying to court for the right to deal with a deceased person's estate. It is sometimes also known as 'administering the estate'. Probate is the court's authority given to a person or persons to administer a deceased person's estate.
We have many years of experience in providing legal advice and assistance in dealing with Probate matters. We will endeavour to ensure that the deceased's estate is dealt with in a smooth manner, which is sensitive to the family members of the deceased.
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