Who is responsible to divide the estate?
Question
Who is responsible for the estate to be divided if a man dies leaving behind his wife, 3 daughters (2 married and one unmarried) a son of 20-21 years?
Answer
The wali of the mayyit is responsible for winding and distributing the estate.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Q: In This case who is the Wali of the deseased?
A: The wali of the deceased will be the son.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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