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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 27 No 02, p.5

Does a child who was adopted from infancy inherit in the estates of the foster parents?

Question

Does a child who was adopted from infancy inherit in the estates of the foster parents?

Answer

No, the adopted child does not inherit. However, a bequest (wasiyyat) may be made for the child. The bequest should not be more than one third the value of the estate.

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Appears under WOMAN EARNING OUTSIDE THE HOME (approximate).

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