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Last Will and Testament (Wasiyyat)

Legal document specifying asset distribution after death according to Pakistani and Islamic law.

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Instructions

How to create a Will in Pakistan:

1. Understand that Islamic inheritance law limits bequest to 1/3 for non-heirs.
2. List all assets including property, bank accounts, investments, and valuables.
3. Name beneficiaries considering Islamic inheritance rules.
4. Appoint a trustworthy executor (Wasi).
5. Sign in presence of two adult Muslim male witnesses (or one male and two females under some interpretations).
6. Witnesses should not be beneficiaries.
7. Registration is optional but recommended for added validity.
8. Keep the original in a safe place and inform the executor of its location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1/3 rule in Islamic inheritance?

Under Islamic law, you can only bequeath up to 1/3 of your estate to non-heirs or charity. The remaining 2/3 is distributed to legal heirs per fixed shares (Faraid).

Is registration of will mandatory?

No, registration is optional in Pakistan. A will signed with witnesses is legally valid. Registration adds evidentiary value.

Can I disinherit an heir?

Under Islamic law, you cannot disinherit a legal heir from their fixed share (fard). The 1/3 bequest cannot be given to legal heirs under Sunni law.

Who can be a witness?

Preferably two adult Muslim male witnesses. They should not be beneficiaries of the will.

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