The inheritance is governed by Shari’a law in Abu Dhabi for Muslim residents. The principles of the law are deeply embedded in Islamic jurisprudence, offering clear instructions on the shares allocated to various relatives. Even though it is clearly outlined, the share distribution among the relatives of the deceased can be daunting. This is when TAMM Abu Dhabi comes in handy with its Shari’a inheritance calculator. The calculator provides precise details regarding the share of each relative in the inheritance.
Let’s take a closer look at the Shari’a law and the process of calculating inheritance by Shari’a law with TAMM.
Inheritance laws in Abu Dhabi Under Shari’a
The inheritance in Abu Dhabi is governed by the Shari’a law. Mainly two laws; Federal Law Number 5 of 1985 and Federal Law Number 28 of 2005 cater to the inheritance and succession in the emirate.
As per the law, spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces are the legal heir of the property. Read through our blog on, what will happen to my UAE property when I die to know more about inheritance.
Here is the division of the inherited property as per the Shari’a along with the conditions.
One-half of the Property
One-half of the property will be given to the following people.
- Husband, if the wife has no successor.
- Daughter, if there are no other children.
- Daughter of the son, if there is no child or grandchild higher in degree than her.
- Sister, if there is no brother, sister, father or grandfather.
- Consanguine sister is there is no germane sister, brother, father or grandfather.
Besides, here are the complete details regarding property ownership for women in the Emirates.
One-third of the Property
The following people will be entitled to a one-third share of the property.
- Mother in case of no other successor.
- Mother’s children if there is no successor.
- Paternal grandfather in the absence of forced heirs.
One-fourth of the Property
The following people will inherit one-fourth of the property.
- Husband in case wife has descendants.
- The wife, of the husband, has no heirs.
Whereas, the wife will get one-eighth of the property if the husband has any descendants.
One-sixth of the Property
The following property will get one-sixth of the property.
- Father, in agreement with his succeeding descendants.
- The paternal grandfather if there is no successor, forced heirs or his share is less than one-sixth.
- Mother along with the successors.
- Grandmother, if she is eligible for the inheritance.
Two-thirds of the Property
As per the Shari’a law, the people mentioned below will get two-thirds of the property.
- If there is no son, two-thirds property will be given to daughters.
- Daughters of son, if there are no successors, son or grandson of the same degree.
- Germane sisters, if there are no germane brothers, father, grandfather or other heirs.
Please remember that the inheritance will be granted after subtracting the expense of the funeral and paying debt (if any). Moreover, non-muslims and illegitimate or an adopted child can not inherit any property.
How to Calculate Inheritance Under Shari’a Law in Abu Dhabi
Inheritance as per the Shari’a law can be calculated in Abu Dhabi through TAMM. Calculating inheritance by Shari’a law with TAMM Abu Dhabi is a convenient process. Simply visit the TAMM portal and navigate to the calculated inheritance. Now, answer all the questions asked by the portal related to your relationship with the deceased and get your inheritance calculated.
A few common questions asked by the portal are as follows.
- What is your gender?
- Is the deceased’s father alive?
- Is the deceased’s mother alive?
- Does the deceased have a wife?
- Does the deceased have any son?
- Does the deceased have any daughters?
Let’s take the example of a deceased person who left an inheritance of AED 100,000, was married and had 1 daughter and 1 son. Moreover, both the parents of the deceased are alive. The inheritance calculated by TAMM will be as follows.
Heir Category | Number of Heirs | Share per Heir | Percentage per Heir | Amount per Heir (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heir Category Sons | Number of Heirs 1 | Share per Heir 26 | Percentage per Heir 36.11 | Amount per Heir (AED) 36,110.00 |
Heir Category Daughters | Number of Heirs 1 | Share per Heir 13 | Percentage per Heir 18.06 | Amount per Heir (AED) 18,060.00 |
Heir Category Wife | Number of Heirs 1 | Share per Heir 9 | Percentage per Heir 12.50 | Amount per Heir (AED) 12,500.00 |
Heir Category Father | Number of Heirs 1 | Share per Heir 12 | Percentage per Heir 16.67 | Amount per Heir (AED) 16,670.00 |
Heir Category Mother | Number of Heirs 1 | Share per Heir 12 | Percentage per Heir 16.67 | Amount per Heir (AED) 16,670.00 |
FAQs
What is the fee for using TAMM for inheritance calculation in Abu Dhabi?
The inheritance calculator of TAMM is free of cost.
How to calculate family inheritance according to Shari’a law in Abu Dhabi?
You can avail of the TAMM inheritance calculator that provides complete details regarding inheritance as per the Shari’a law.
Can I get an inheritance from my ex-husband as per the Shari’a?
No, divorced women are not entitled to the ex-husband’s inheritance. However, if a woman is in ‘idat’ she will be eligible for the property.
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