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The Ruling on Bequeathing Inheritance While Alive
A person distributed his assets while he was alive, but he did not inform his children for fear that they would neglect to serve him. He registered and approved what resembles a will or contract in court so that his properties would be distributed according to what he allocated after his death. Is this permissible?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is permissible for the testator to distribute the estate during his lifetime, provided that each one receives his legal share without reduction, so that he does not fall into sin due to injustice. And God knows best.
