When does ownership become established for the beneficiary of a bequest?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, when does ownership become established for the beneficiary of a bequest? Is it after death, or upon the acceptance of the bequest by the beneficiary?
Answer:
No, ownership is established after death. The beneficiary owns the bequest upon the death of the testator. Before that, he does not own it. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, when does ownership become established for the beneficiary of a bequest? Is it after death, or upon the acceptance of the bequest by the beneficiary?
Answer:
No, ownership is established after death. The beneficiary owns the bequest upon the death of the testator. Before that, he does not own it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1551 -2802] متى يثبُت المُلك للمُوصَى له؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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