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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 21 No 04, p.2

When a son predeceases his father, do his children inherit in their grandfather's estate?

Question

When a son predeceases his father, do his children inherit in their grandfather's estate?

Answer

When a child predeceases his parents, then for purposes of inheritance, he is non-existent. His children will not automatically inherit in their grandfather's estate. However, if the grandfather wishes, he may make a wasiyyat (bequest) for them. The total amount of the wasiyyat may not exceed one third the total value of his assets.

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