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The Ruling on Dealing with a Trust After the Owner's Death
One person entrusted me with a small amount of money, and after a while, he passed away. I took the amount and bought food in his memory. Is this permissible? If it is not permissible, do I have to pay the amount to the heirs, knowing that there are about twenty heirs, and not all of them are in the same country? It is difficult for me to send a small amount to them, and it is also embarrassing for me. Is it permissible for me to give the amount as charity secretly?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: You should consult the heirs, as the money is their right. If they agree to your charity on their behalf, it is permissible; otherwise, you are obliged to pay the amount to them. You can pay it to one of them and inform one of them, and he will take care of informing the others. And God knows best.
