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Do I need a separate will for Islamic inheritance?

Islamic Wills

No, you don't need two separate wills. Your Islamic will is your only will - it's simply structured to follow Islamic principles while meeting English legal requirements.

An Islamic will is still a standard legal will for England and Wales, but it:

  • Distributes your estate according to fixed shares (Faraid)
  • Includes optional bequests (Wasiyyah) up to one-third
  • Is written, signed, and witnessed like any English will
  • Goes through the same probate process
  • Is legally binding and enforceable

Having multiple wills can create confusion and legal complications, so it's much better to have one comprehensive Islamic will that covers all your wishes and meets all legal requirements.

If you have property abroad, you may need a separate will for those assets as they may be subject to that country's inheritance laws - but for all your UK assets, one Islamic will is sufficient.

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