Question
A man during his last illness made a gift of a property to one of his sons. What is the status of this gift?
Answer
Hibah (gift) during Maradhul Maut (the last sickness) for non-heirs is in the category of Wasiyyat. It will be valid up to one third the total value of the estate. But for heirs it is baatil. Thus, the son does not inherit the property. He will receive his share of inheritance.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 01
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- 4
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