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Islamic Estate Planning
Zeyn and Hafsa
Khadija
As a long-time attorney, Ms. Abdullah started her own law practice in 2009 and focused primarily on serving families, through family law, Islamic estate planning, and family-based immigration. She has taught and lectured on Islamic Inheritance, Islamic Family Law, and the intersection between Islamic Law and Civil Law in the United States.
Before embarking on Islamic estate planning, she studied ‘ilm ul-faraid, Islamic estate planning with scholars from Al-Azhar University in Egypt and prominent American-Muslim scholars, including her father, Shaykh Muhammad Nur Abdullah.
She served on the board of the Muslim Student’s Association National (MSA National), the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA), and as an advisor to the Peaceful Families Project, which is devoted to preventing domestic violence, with a particular focus on Muslim families of diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
She also spent seven years as a working board member of her Islamic School in St. Louis and spent one year, establishing a new campus of that Islamic School. Much of her work in the nonprofit sector, as well as her own personal law practice, has focused on creating a holistic approach to problems. She firmly believes that in helping a family address not just their legal problems, she is able to provide them the tools necessary to heal themselves, their children, their families, and their communities making us all stronger and more resilient.
She is a licensed attorney in both Missouri and Texas.
How long does the estate planning process take?
The duration of an estate planning process can vary based how motivated you are in completing the information worksheet and then reviewing the drafted documents. In general, my goal after receiving a signed engagement letter (contract) and a deposit, is to send you a first draft of documents within 7 to 10 days.
Mediation offers several advantages over a traditional courtroom divorce. First and foremost, it promotes amicable resolutions, reducing the emotional stress and cost associated with litigation. Mediation also allows couples to maintain greater control over the outcome, as decisions are reached collaboratively rather than imposed by a judge. Additionally, mediation tends to be quicker, making it a more time-efficient option. It's worth noting that mediation is not suitable for all cases, particularly those involving domestic violence or situations where one party is uncooperative. Our legal team can assess your circumstances and help you determine if mediation is a viable and beneficial option.
When crafting an estate plan to secure your family's future, several key factors should be taken into account. First, you'll want to identify your assets and determine how you want them distributed among your loved ones. Creating a will and trust can help facilitate this process. Next, consider appointing a guardian for minor children if necessary. Review and update your plan regularly to ensure it reflects your current circumstances and wishes. Don't forget to designate beneficiaries for retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other assets that pass outside of probate. Lastly, consult with an experienced estate planning attorney to ensure that your plan complies with local laws and maximizes the benefits for your family while minimizing tax liabilities.