Question
The mayyit (deceased) had made wasiyyat of residence for his adopted daughter to allow her to live in the property for five years. Is this wasiyyat valid?
Answer
The wasiyyat is valid. She has the right to reside in the property for 5 years. The property remains the asset of the heirs. After 5 years, her right terminates.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 28 No 05
- PDF page
- 6
Appears under ISAAL-E-THAWAAB (approximate).