Pakistan - Legal
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, and valuables.
3. Name beneficiaries considering Islamic inheritance rules.
4. Appoint a trustworthy executor.
5. Sign in presence of two Muslim adult male witnesses (or one male and two females).
6. Registration is optional but recommended.
7. Keep the original in a safe place.
1. Understand that Islamic inheritance law limits bequest to 1/3 for non-heirs.
2. List all assets including property, bank accounts, and valuables.
3. Name beneficiaries considering Islamic inheritance rules.
4. Appoint a trustworthy executor.
5. Sign in presence of two Muslim adult male witnesses (or one male and two females).
6. Registration is optional but recommended.
7. Keep the original in a safe place.
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.
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.
Who can be a witness?
Under Islamic law, preferably two adult Muslim male witnesses. They should not be beneficiaries of the will.