Is it obligatory to demolish what the deceased's son-in-law built in the building erected on his grandfather's land, and to divide it as land among the heirs or as a building, and does he have the value of the construction or must he demolish it?
That which was built by your deceased grandfather's son-in-law was on the basis of a loan (عارية - 'ariya), and the majority of scholars hold that a loan (عارية) is terminated upon the death of the lender (mu'ir).
Therefore, the son-in-law can pay the value of the land to the heirs, or the heirs can pay him the value of what he built.
What he built after the father's death should be valued as dismantled, due to his transgression. What he built before his death should be valued as standing.
If the structure can be removed without damage, the borrower (مستعير - musta'ir) should be compelled to remove it. Otherwise, the lender (mu'ir) has the right to acquire it by force for its value.
If an amicable agreement cannot be reached, the matter should be referred to the courts or discussed with knowledgeable scholars.
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