1. Islamic Law of Inheritance (Faraid):
- In Pakistan, the Islamic law of inheritance governs the division of property after death. Under this law, the estate is distributed among heirs according to Quranic principles, ensuring each heir receives a fixed share based on their relationship with the deceased.
- The primary heirs include the spouse, children, and parents, with specific shares for male and female heirs.
- The law protects women's inheritance rights, although challenges related to custom and societal norms often arise.
- Non-Muslim Inheritance: The Succession Act 1925 applies to non-Muslim communities, particularly Christians and Hindus, detailing the distribution of property after death.
2. Succession Certificates:
- If the deceased’s assets include movable property, such as bank accounts, a Succession Certificate is required to distribute these assets, as per The Succession Act, 1925.
- The application for a succession certificate is made in the civil court, which verifies the heirs before issuing the certificate.
