Inheritance of Property Registered Only in Sons’ Names
Question:
My grandfather left a property
He had 2 sons and 4 daughters. All are late.
But the property was put only on the 2 sons’ names. My father and my uncle’s name.
Do we need to distribute the sale of the property to the heirs of the 2 sons only because the property is in their name or does it have to go to the heirs of the 2 sons and 4 daughters.
Clarification:
Everyone in the family knows that my grandfather never allowed anyone to make decisions and he was incharge of the property.
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullāhi Wa-Barakātuh.
There appears to be a dispute in this matter, and the details provided in the question are limited. Therefore, we advise you to consult a reputable scholar or mufti who is respected by both parties, so that he may mediate the issue and provide appropriate guidance.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best.
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek
Student Darul Iftaa
Port-louis, Mauritius
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Muhammad Zakariyya Desai.