Is the money that the grandmother gifted to her son, but which he did not take possession of during her lifetime, considered an inheritance after her death, or does it belong to her son?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
A gift is not complete until it is taken possession of. If the giver or the recipient dies before possession is taken, the gift becomes void. Therefore, the money that your father did not take possession of is part of your grandmother's estate and should be divided among the heirs.
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