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[Henia 11]

You're welcome. Two more things to consider. Sharia forbids inheritance from a Muslim to a non-Muslim and vice versa. It doesn't forbid the passing on of property between them before death. This law may be upheld in Muslim lands, so be aware.

Also, the division of property in the west doesn't recognize Islamic law and requires, in some cases, that certain inheritances only go to the spouse despite religious affiliation.

My husband, a non-Muslim, died before me, and we had to deal with this. My advice, plan ahead! It saves you lots of grief.

Oh, and, yes, you can have a will for the cross-religious gifts, which is one way to deal with the restrictions.

Good point Szsz

[iceyspots 0]

word to the wise --> dont die

lol

[Henia 11]

word to the wise --> dont die

lol

what are you referring to?

[Veiled Princess 1]

For those of us who are muslim, I wouldn't suggest following any laws of inherintance other than that of Allah.

I have heard of people here just leaving everything to their spouses and then leaving it up to them to split it up according to Islam. I'm not sure I would want that responsibility so hopefully we can have wills drawn up splitting it up correctly while here. After that I guess it'll depend on whether the country we live in follows the sharia or not. If they do then we'll rely on that and if not we'll have wills there too I suppose.

[iceyspots 0]

word to the wise --> dont die

lol

what are you referring to?

hehe.. dont die.. eliminate inheritance problems...

[Henia 11]

word to the wise --> dont die

lol

what are you referring to?

hehe.. dont die.. eliminate inheritance problems...

Right...but me i actually like the law that state the women gets all