Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Do stepchildren inherit?

· 20 Rajab 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I have recently remarried to a woman who was divorced. We both have children from our previous marriages. Will her children inherit from my estate when I pass away?

Answer

Her children from her previous marriage will not inherit from your estate. Only your biological children will inherit from you in the event of your demise along with your other legitimate heirs (if any). Similarly, your children from your previous marriage will not inherit from her in the event of her death as they are not her biological children. A bequest upto one third of the estate may be made in favour of a stepchild.

And Allah Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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