Inheritance Articles

29 September 2026 · #inherited house Inherited House Difficult to Divide: Options to Sell, Rent, or Buy Out Inherited houses are often left undivided for years because they cannot be cut into pieces. Understand the three most common solutions, how to calculate each heir's share, and the practical steps. Read morearrow_forward 29 September 2026 · #husband and wife inheritance Shares of Husband and Wife in Islamic Inheritance, Including When There Is More Than One Wife The husband receives 1/2 or 1/4, the wife receives 1/4 or 1/8 which is divided equally when there is more than one wife. Understand the rules, calculation examples, and matters that often become disputes. Read morearrow_forward 28 September 2026 · #islamic inheritance Full Siblings in Islamic Inheritance: When They Receive a Share, When They Are Excluded Full siblings are among the heirs according to KHI, but often do not receive a share. Learn when they inherit, when they are excluded, and how their share is calculated. Read morearrow_forward 28 September 2026 · #certificate title transfer Transferring the Title of Inherited Land Certificates: Steps, Documents, and Costs Is the certificate still in the name of the deceased? Here is the sequence of steps for transferring the title of inherited land, the documents that need to be prepared, and matters regarding costs that must be asked first. Read morearrow_forward 27 September 2026 · #Islamic inheritance Postponing Inheritance Distribution: Risks and Impacts for the Next Generation Postponing inheritance distribution often feels safe, yet it can bring about new heirs, complicate calculations, and trigger disputes between siblings. These are the risks and practical steps. Read morearrow_forward 27 September 2026 · #islamic inheritance The Position of Non-Muslim Heirs in Islamic Inheritance According to KHI KHI stipulates the requirement of being Muslim to become an heir. What is the fate of non-Muslim relatives? They can receive a wasiat or hibah, with certain limitations. Read morearrow_forward 27 September 2026 · #chain inheritance Chain Inheritance (Munasakhah): When an Heir Dies Before the Estate Is Distributed Chain inheritance or munasakhah occurs when an heir dies before the inheritance is distributed. What is the law and how is it calculated according to KHI? See the full explanation with case examples. Read morearrow_forward 27 September 2026 · #islamic inheritance The Role of Notaries, PPAT, and Religious Courts in Inheritance Matters Who issues the inheritance certificate, who handles the transfer of title to a certificate, and when must you go to the Religious Court? A simple guide to sorting out the roles of these three institutions for Muslim families in Indonesia. Read morearrow_forward 26 September 2026 · #joint marital property Joint Marital Property (Gono-Gini) Must Be Separated Before the Inheritance Is Divided Before the inheritance is divided, the surviving spouse's share must be taken out of the joint marital property. KHI Article 171 letter e states that inheritance property = brought-in property + share of joint marital property. Follow the steps and calculation example. Read morearrow_forward 26 September 2026 · #Islamic inheritance The Shares of Father and Mother in Islamic Inheritance and the Gharrawain Case The father and mother are almost always heirs, but their shares change depending on whether there are children and siblings. Learn the rules, including the special gharrawain case, complete with calculation examples. Read morearrow_forward 26 September 2026 · #substitute heirs Substitute Heirs (Article 185 KHI): The Rights of Grandchildren Whose Parents Died First When a child dies before their parent, do the grandchildren still receive an inheritance? Learn about substitute heirs under Article 185 KHI, its requirements, and a sample calculation. Read morearrow_forward