Question
A wasiyyat (bequest) was made by the deceased for a friend. A sum of money was bequeathed. However, before estate was wound up, the person died. What is the position of the bequeathed amount?
Answer
The wasiyyat remains valid. It has to be distributed to his heirs.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 05
- PDF page
- 6
Appears under ISAAL-E-THAWAAB (approximate).