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Your Family Will Fight Over This? Wills and Inheritance with Ameen Hassan | S4E7
<p>No will means no control, no say, and no protection for the people you love most. In this episode, we sit down with Ameen Hassan to unpack the uncomfortable discussions about wills, Islamic inheritance law, and why "I'll sort it out later" is the most dangerous statement to make.<br>September is Wills Month and October is Financial Planning Month in South Africa and so there's no better time to ask yourself: is your family protected, or are they set up for a Royal Rumble over your estate?<br>We cover it all: is your nikah even legally recognized? Why does a son inherit more than a daughter? Can a "disobedient" child be cut out? And what happens to your business when you're gone? Ameen breaks down the Quranic law of inheritance, the legal traps South African Muslims fall into, and the practical steps you need to take today, not "someday."<br>This episode is proudly sponsored by Standard Bank Shariah — visit www.standardbank.co.za/shariahbanking for more information. Standard Bank is an authorised financial services and registered credit provider.<br>TIMESTAMPS<br>00:00 Introduction<br>03:30 Do you have a will?<br>07:21 Law of Intestate Succession<br>11:21 Is your nikah legal?<br>18:21 Anti nuptial vs community of property<br>23:11 How does an Islamic estate get wound up?<br>28:30 Your wealth is not your wealth<br>31:00 Quranic law of inheritance<br>38:00 Why a son inherits more than daughter?<br>42:20 Does a disobedient child inherit?<br>47:00 Advice on inheritance and wills<br>53:34 Business inheritance<br>To extend the reach of our impactful content, kindly consider making a contribution or advertising with us. Your support helps us make a difference.<br>Stay Connected & Never Miss an Update<br>Subscribe: Hit the 'Subscribe' button and don't forget to ring the bell, ensuring you'll be the first to know when we upload fresh content.<br>Social Media: Stay up-to-date and join the conversation on our social media platforms:<br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindscapedpodcast<br>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/MindScaped-Podcast-100088836350089/<br>Prefer to listen? Follow the podcast on your favorite platform:<br>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/mindscaped-podcast/id1721042067<br>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CBM2317ZJemHCXWIh0w4vThank you for your continued support and engagement.</p>