What is the ruling if a man bequeaths a flock of sheep after his death to be used for sacrificial animals?

Question:
The questioner says: A man bequeathed a flock of sheep after his death, stating that this flock is to be for sacrificial animals. What is the ruling? Knowing that they are numerous, is the bequest executed, or are they sold and the proceeds given to channels of charity?

Answer:
He is not permitted to bequeath more than one-third. The bequest is not executed except for the one-third. What exceeds the one-third belongs to the heirs, unless they permit it. If the heirs permit the bequest of more than one-third, there is no harm. However, if they do not permit it, the deceased is entitled to only the one-third or less. May Allah protect you. It is to be disposed of as he bequeathed it: they are slaughtered as sacrificial animals, as he bequeathed. The bequest is executed because slaughtering sacrificial animals is an act of devotion to Allah the Exalted and Majestic, and there is reward in it. So his bequest regarding this is executed.