Can the distribution of an estate be delayed?

“If winding up or dissolving of the estate is delayed so that the outstanding debts on the property can be settled, then doing so will be acceptable with the proviso that all the heirs are in agreement with the said arrangement.”

“It is incorrect to freely distribute household contents without the consent of the heirs. In a case where there are minors involved, it will be best to sell the contents at the current market value to any of the heirs or to any interested buyer and the monies accrued be distributed amongst the heirs.”

“Zakaat is payable only after the estate has been distributed and winded. If the deceased did not make any wasiyyat for charity it is not right to give any part of his estate in charity.”