Paying the deceased’s numerous debts when the estate is small
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: If the deceased had many debts and left behind a small estate, what should be done in that case?
Answer:
Pay the ones that are presented, the ones with a pledge. The ones with a pledge take precedence over the unsecured debt, so start with them. If all the debts are equal, they are distributed by pro-rata sharing. Each debt takes its share from what is available. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: If the deceased had many debts and left behind a small estate, what should be done in that case?
Answer:
Pay the ones that are presented, the ones with a pledge. The ones with a pledge take precedence over the unsecured debt, so start with them. If all the debts are equal, they are distributed by pro-rata sharing. Each debt takes its share from what is available. Yes.
Source
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