Inheritance Calculator BD

Bangladesh Inheritance Calculator – Divide Property Legally & Fairly

The Inheritance Calculator BD is a user-friendly tool designed to help individuals in Bangladesh estimate how a deceased person’s estate should be distributed among heirs according to Islamic inheritance law (specifically Hanafi Faraid rules).

This calculator simplifies a complex legal and religious process, making it accessible for anyone trying to understand their rightful share or plan inheritance distribution.

Whether you’re an executor of a will, a family member, or a legal advisor, using an Inheritance Calculator BD ensures transparency and accuracy while saving time and effort in determining how assets should be allocated

How the Inheritance Calculator BD Works

The Inheritance Calculator BD follows established rules of Islamic inheritance under the Hanafi school, widely practiced in Bangladesh. It considers the net distributable estate—after deducting debts, funeral costs, and bequests—and calculates shares based on the presence or absence of immediate heirs.

Key Input Fields Explained

1. Gross Estate Value (Taka)
   The total value of the deceased person’s estate, including money, property, and other assets.
2. Debts & Funeral Expenses
   Enter any debts or funeral costs that must be deducted before distributing the estate.
3. Will / Bequest to Non-Heirs
   Any amount given as a will or gift to non-heirs (up to 1/3 of the total estate as per Islamic law).
4. Gender of Deceased
   Select whether the deceased is male or female (impacts share distributions).
5. Surviving Heirs
   Enter the number of sons, daughters, wives, and whether the deceased’s husband, father, or mother is still alive.

Formula (Simplified Concept)

• Net Estate = Gross Estate – (Debts + Funeral Costs + Bequest to Non-Heirs)
• The remaining estate is divided based on pre-defined share rules:
  • Sons inherit twice as much as daughters.
  • Spouse, parents, and children have fixed shares, depending on who survives.
  • If no eligible heirs remain, the estate is handed to the Bait-ul-Mal (public treasury).

Note: This tool uses conditional logic based on Hanafi jurisprudence, which considers relationships and exclusions.

Example Calculation (Verification Section)

Scenario

• Gross Estate: 1,000,000 Taka
• Debts & Funeral Costs: 100,000 Taka
• No will/bequest
• No surviving heirs (sons, daughters, spouse, parents)

Calculation

• Net Distributable Estate = 1,000,000 – 100,000 – 0 = 900,000 Taka
• Since there are no heirs, the estate is allocated to Bait-ul-Mal

Output

• Bait-ul-Mal gets 900,000 Taka

This outcome means the estate will not go to any individual but instead to the public treasury or charitable fund, following Islamic inheritance law.

Benefits of Using This Calculator

• Saves time and simplifies a complex process
• Accurately applies Islamic (Hanafi) inheritance rules
• Avoids legal disputes through clarity in share calculation
• Easy to use for both legal professionals and laypersons
• Free and instant results with customizable heir inputs

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Tips and Common Mistakes

Tips

• Always input accurate estate values and debt figures.
• Include only immediate heirs (e.g., children, spouse, parents).
• Use the tool for initial planning or understanding—not as a final legal decision.

Common Mistakes

• Entering both a husband and a wife—only one can apply based on the gender of the deceased.
• Adding optional heirs (e.g., grandchildren or siblings), which this calculator does not support.
• Misunderstanding that not all heirs receive a share if certain others are present (e.g., daughters may not inherit if there are sons).

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Common Questions / FAQs

1. Is this calculator legally binding?

No. It provides an estimate based on Hanafi Faraid rules. For legal matters, consult a qualified Islamic scholar or lawyer.

2. Can I include siblings or grandchildren?

Not in this version. It only supports immediate heirs like children, spouses, and parents.

3. What if the deceased has a will?

Islamic law only allows up to 1/3 of the estate to be given to non-heirs through a will. This tool accounts for that in the input field.

4. Why does the entire estate go to Bait-ul-Mal?

If there are no eligible heirs, the estate is transferred to the public treasury, as per Islamic law.

5. Are shares affected by gender?

Yes. Sons receive double the share of daughters. Spouses and parents also receive different shares based on the presence of others.

Conclusion

The Inheritance Calculator BD is a vital tool for understanding the distribution of an estate according to Islamic (Hanafi) inheritance law in Bangladesh. It ensures clarity, fairness, and peace of mind in often emotional and complex situations.