Inheritance
Question
My husband has assets. He has two blood sons and one blood daughter. He now also has a stepson. Is the stepson entitled to any of his wealth after he dies unless otherwise stated in a will.
Answer
The stepson will not inherit.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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