Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pakistan

Q: My father expired on 6th Jan 2004; he had three son no daughter, my mother was also alive she passed away on 29th June 2009, my elder brother was expired on 20th May 1998 at that time my father was alive; later in the year after 5.3 months after the death of my elder brother, my elder brother's wife gave birth to a baby boy, they are claiming right to deceased property of my father. What are the rules Islamic, or non Islamic which are applicable, I wanted to help my nephew, knowing Islamic principles are not estbalishing right to grandson, how can I have agreement with the mother of my nephew as to me she dont have powers to become party with me. My concern is my nephew he is minor. Need detaild reply from all of you quality law consultants. Please help and advise appropriately in detail.

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Asked on 11/23/10, 3:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

According to Hanfi Laws which are prevailing also in Pakistan in this situation grandson is not entitled to share of property. In Shafi school of thoughts grandson can get the sahr as his father share.

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Answered on 11/26/10, 4:00 am


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