Inheritance
5 articles tagged “Inheritance”
Inheritance Under Pakistani Law (2026): How Faraid Applies by Default
In Pakistan, Islamic inheritance shares are not a choice you opt into. They are the law. How faraid works, what the 1961 Ordinance changed for orphaned grandchildren, and what heirs must do.
Do You Need a Will in Pakistan? (2026): What Wasiyya Can and Cannot Do
Faraid distributes your estate automatically in Pakistan, so what is a will for? The one-third rule, bequests to non-heirs, guardianship wishes, and the documents worth writing.
The Succession Certificate Process in Pakistan (2026): A Practical Guide
Banks will not release a deceased person's money without a succession certificate. The NADRA route, the court route, documents required, realistic timelines and the snags to expect.
Gifts (Hiba) vs Inheritance in Pakistan (2026): Transferring Property During Your Lifetime
Hiba transfers property now, with no one-third limit, but you lose ownership immediately and courts scrutinize gifts that dodge heirs. How lifetime gifts work under Pakistani law.
What Happens to Your Loan if You Die? Islamic Financing and Death in Pakistan (2026)
Most Pakistani Islamic home and car financing bundles takaful that settles the outstanding amount on death, so the asset passes to heirs. How the cover works, bank by bank, and the gaps to check.