Distribution Of Inheritance During One's Lifetime
One can give his property to anyone during his lifetime the way he deems fit . ( Please see : Discussion 80202 ) The islamic law of inheritance comes into play after the death of the person and in that law, will (wasiyat) is given priority . Since the Almighty Himself has made a will in favor the heirs of a deceased. So no Muslim can dare make a will in this regard. Thus, on the basis of familial relationship, no will can be made in their favor; however, a will can certainly be made in favor of these very heirs because of some need they may have or because of some service they may have rendered for the deceased or because of any similar matter. Thus if one of the children of a person is school going and as such is not earning while others are, or if one of the children has served his parents more than the others, or if a person fears that after his demise there will be no one to look after and provide for his wife, then a will can be made in favor of each of these. Just as a will can be made in favor of friends or for the purpose of charity, it can similarly be made in favor of these heirs. There is nothing in the shariah which hinders it. ( Please see : Discussion 32372 AND Discussion 2587 • Reply 2615 )