Question
Does a child who was adopted from infancy inherit in the estates of the foster parents?
Answer
No, the adopted child does not inherit. However, a bequest (wasiyyat) may be made for the child. The bequest should not be more than one third the value of the estate.
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- The Majlis Vol 27 No 02
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Appears under WOMAN EARNING OUTSIDE THE HOME. This heading is the nearest headline at or before the page and is approximate. Do not cite it alone.