Mirath - The Laws of Islamic Inheritance

For a person's will to be legally valid, they must be:
! 'mentally capable' (which means they fully understand what they
are doing in writing their will);
! and at least 18 years old (though you can make a will if you are
younger and on active military service).
The will must:
! have been made without 'undue influence' (for example, without a
threat from someone);
! be in writing;
! be signed by the person whose will it is (the 'will-maker 'or 'testator')
and by two witnesses, who must all be together when the signing is
done;
! and be dated when it has been signed. No amendments or
additions can be made after the will has been signed.
Any person who is over 18 can sign as a witness. However, the
witnesses and executors must not be people who benefit from
bequests in the will. If you witness a will and you are named as a
beneficiary through a bequest, you will lose your right to that bequest
when the person dies.
The following example is being used to explain what goes in the will.
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Khalid _________________________________________________________
Wife Mother Father Son Sister Brother
1/8 1/6 1/6 Residue Bereft
3 4 4 13
Aunt
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