🌍 Children, inheritance & global · #129

My husband died while I was pregnant. Does the unborn baby receive a share of the estate?

Yes, an unborn baby is an heir, on condition that he is born alive. Our condolences on your loss; carrying a pregnancy while grieving is no small trial. As for the estate, the division is usually postponed, or a share large enough for the baby is held back until he is born. After the birth, his share is finalised, and any surplus that was held back is returned to the other heirs. Tell the officer handling the estate about your pregnancy from the start, so that no division is made without taking this child into account. Meanwhile, look after your health and accept your family's help with an open heart. See guide for widows.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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