Inheritance Articles
Easy reads on Islamic inheritance law, family trees and settling an estate — published daily, written with AI assistance.
Inheritance in Unregistered Marriages (Nikah Siri): The Position of the Wife and Children Not Yet Recorded
A nikah siri is valid religiously but not yet recorded at the KUA. What is the position of the wife and children in the division of inheritance? Here is the explanation, sample calculations, and administrative steps.
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Inheritance After Divorce: Do Former Husbands or Wives Still Inherit?
A final divorce generally severs the inheritance relationship between a former husband and wife. Children still inherit from both parents. Understand the limits, including revocable divorce (talak raj'i) during the waiting period (iddah), which the scholars dispute.
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Tax and BPHTB on Inherited Land or Buildings: A Guide for Families
When receiving inherited land or buildings, heirs need to understand BPHTB and other taxes. This article explains the calculations, documents, and practical steps.
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Parental Grants to Children and Their Relation to Inheritance
A grant (hibah) is a parent's gift to a child during their lifetime. How does it relate to inheritance? See the explanation, calculation examples, and a practical checklist.
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Disbursing the Deceased's Savings and Deposits: Documents and Steps
The savings and deposit balances of a deceased person are inheritance assets. Learn the documents usually requested by banks, the role of the Religious Court, and how to distribute them according to faraid.
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