Inheritance

Question ID: 
55
Abo*** asks:

Question

Do I have to leave any inheritance to my grand children and other relatives.Am I allowed to only leave my inheritance to my children.Am I allowed to dispose of my inheritance in any way I please before my death or do I still have to observe the Islamic rules of inheritance?

Answer

Inheritance is everything that is left behind after one's death, whatever one gives during his lifetime is considered to be a gift, hence it will be ruled by rules and regulations of gift. Gift should be given equally to the children, Notwithstanding of the sex. In the presence of children the grandchildren are not entitled to inheritance, However a will can be drawn in their favour to the extent of one third of the whole estate.