Is the deceased father's pension a right belonging solely to the questioner, or must it be divided among the heirs? Is it permissible for the questioner to benefit from it entirely if the heirs waive their right? And must she pay for household expenses and repairs from it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
A retirement pension is either part of the deceased's entitlements from the employer, in which case it becomes part of the inheritance to be divided among the heirs. In this situation, it is permissible for the siblings to relinquish their share in favor of the questioner, provided that the cost of household maintenance and upkeep is known. Alternatively, it could be a grant from the employer to those whom they designate. If the questioner is the sole beneficiary, she is not obligated to give any part of it to anyone, nor is she solely responsible for the house's maintenance.
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