Do adopted or step-children inherit?

“It is permissible for adopted children to discharge their Zakaat by giving it to their adoptive parents and vice versa. More so, it is permissible for a nephew or niece to discharge their Zakaat by giving it to their uncles and aunts i.e. paternal and maternal uncles and aunts.”

“In principle, step sons and daughters will not inherit from the deceased. In order for us to advise you in regards to how the property you refer to should be distributed, you may send us a complete list of close relatives that survived your mother.”

“Your children are your responsibility. Just as you will adopt all measures for the medical care and health care of your children, in the same way adopting all the measures that are required for their Islamic deeni wellbeing is your responsibility.”

“Step-children (second wife’s children) will not inherit. The two wives will share 1/8 of the estate. The man’s biological children will secure the remainder. However, he may make a wasiyah for the step-children.”