Inheritance Articles

13 November 2026 · #inheritance Deceased Husband's Estate: Shares of Wife, Mother, and Father Without Children When a husband passes away without children and his parents are still alive, the mother's share is not always 1/3 of the entire estate. Know gharrawain: the mother receives 1/3 of the remainder after the wife's share, then the father receives the rest. See a precise example of the breakdown. Read morearrow_forward 12 November 2026 · #inheritance Technology and AI in Inheritance Calculations: Transparent and Easy to Verify Inheritance calculations are often wrong not because of bad intentions, but because the rules are layered. Technology and AI can map the family tree, calculate shares, and display the details so they can be checked together with the family. Read morearrow_forward 11 November 2026 · #inheritance Children in the Womb and Missing Persons (Mafqud): How Is Their Inheritance Distributed? Two heirs whose status is not yet certain: a baby still in the womb and a relative who has disappeared without news. How do Islamic inheritance law and KHI address this, and how can their shares be calculated safely? Read morearrow_forward 6 November 2026 · #inheritance Joint Accounts of Parents and Children: Are They Part of the Inheritance? The balance of a deceased person's joint account is often assumed to belong automatically to the child whose name is listed. In fact, its status depends on the origin of the funds. Here is how to separate what is part of the inheritance estate and what is not. Read morearrow_forward 4 November 2026 · #hibah Hibah to One Child Before Death: Is It Counted in the Inheritance? A parent's hibah to one child often becomes a source of dispute when the inheritance is divided. Understand the difference between hibah and inheritance, the text of KHI Articles 210–211, and a calculation example. Read morearrow_forward 2 November 2026 · #inheritance Withdrawing the Deceased's Savings and Deposits: Documents and Steps The deceased's bank account does not automatically belong to anyone. Know the documents the bank requires, the order of debts and wills, and how to distribute the funds according to each heir's share. Read morearrow_forward 30 October 2026 · #inheritance Delaying the Distribution of Inheritance: Risks and Consequences for the Next Generation Delaying the distribution of inheritance often feels safe, but it can lead to commingled assets, disputes, and complications if an heir dies. Understand the risks and practical steps. Read morearrow_forward 28 October 2026 · #inheritance The Role of Notaries, PPAT, and Religious Courts: When Do You Need to Go Where? These three institutions are often mentioned when handling inheritance, but their duties differ. A simple guide to understanding the roles of the Religious Court, notary, and PPAT, complete with a practical flow and case examples. Read morearrow_forward 23 October 2026 · #bequest Bequest to an Heir: When It Is Valid and When It Is Void According to KHI A bequest to a child or wife who is also an heir does not automatically take effect. According to KHI, such a bequest is valid only if all other heirs consent to it. See the one-third limit, the conditions, and a calculation example. Read morearrow_forward 23 October 2026 · #inheritance Inheritance in the Form of Receivables: How to Collect and Distribute Them Fairly The deceased's receivables are inheritance property, not debt. This article explains how to inventory, collect, and distribute receivables after the deceased's obligations are fulfilled, complete with a simple example. Read morearrow_forward 21 October 2026 · #inheritance Inventorying the Inheritance Estate (Boedel): A Checklist Before Distribution Before distributing the inheritance, the family needs to know exactly what the deceased left behind. This guide discusses the meaning of boedel, what is and is not included, an asset and debt checklist, how to value property, and a simple example from the boedel to the heirs' shares. Read morearrow_forward 18 October 2026 · #inheritance Inheritance and Remaining Mortgage (KPR): House Status, Installments, and Steps for Heirs A mortgaged house left by the deceased does not automatically belong to one of the children. Understand the debt status, the bank's mortgage right (hak tanggungan), and the options available to heirs. Read morearrow_forward