Question
My husband passed away six years ago, and two hours before his death, he transferred a large amount of money to my daughter's husband to invest in a project. After some time, I asked my daughter's husband about the amount, and he said: 'I invested it in the project, and your rights are preserved,' and he gave me a receipt for the amount. I was surprised when, after six years, he said that the project failed. I found out that he had debts and took the money to pay off his debts out of fear of imprisonment. Now, we had a house that I sold, and my daughter’s share of the inheritance amounts to approximately the same amount that her husband spent. Now I am confused about whether to give her her rightful inheritance, knowing that my other children say: 'This is our father's right, and we will not forgive it.' Her husband convinced her that he returned half of the amount to us, and I do not want to lose my daughter or hurt her feelings. What should I do?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: Inheritance is a right for the daughter, and you cannot deny her right because of her husband's actions. You should sit with her and inform her of everything and reach a conclusion so that if her husband does not pay the money, we are compelled to file a lawsuit in court. So do not be angry about your actions; for it is your right as well, and God knows best.