UPC: 9781641053266 | Estate Planning for the Muslim Client (Paperback)

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Islam as with many other faiths contains rules relating to the dispositive provisions of wealth that are binding upon its members faith making estate planning for a Muslim client an act of religious devotion and a form of worship. This is a unique resource for attorneys who want to provide faith-based planning to this large and growing population. Planning a client s estate can involve more than just the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. To draft a customized plan that achieves a client s unique goals an estate-planning practitioner must understand the client s values and convictions and in many cases his or her religious beliefs. For many clients passing on these beliefs and traditions is just as important as if not more important than the distribution of assets. Estate Planning for the Muslim Client provides insights information and practical planning solutions for clients who wish to adhere to a set of classical religious obligations while recognizing the practicalities of daily life in America. The authors highlight various planning opportunities and identify the most common issues that arise when planning for a Muslim client. Topics include: Meeting the Muslim client and understanding the pillars of their faith Ethical legal and public policy issues Estate planning during life Planning for incapacity and death Disposition of property at death Drafting estate planning documents with sample forms Planning for individuals and assets abroad and more