Ex-spouse has no right to share in estate
Q I am divorced and intend to write my own will. Am I required to state that I am a divorcee, and do I also need to indicate my former husband’s name and the date of the divorce? Does my former husband have any rights to my estate?
A When you make a will, you are free to dispose of your property in any manner that you wish. Only Muslims are required to distribute assets in a certain way, according to the Administration of Muslim Law Act. In fact, the freedom to distribute your estate as you wish is often cited as a strong reason for making a will.
Therefore, your marital status has no effect whatsoever on how you make out your will. As such, your former husband has no right to share in your estate.
Amolat Singh
Lawyer
Amolat & Partners
Advice provided in this column is not meant as a substitute for comprehensive professional advice.
Source : Sunday Times - 27 Jul 2008
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