The person appointed under a continuing power of attorney to manage finances.
In Islamic law
Corresponds to wakalah, which likewise terminates on death.
In Canadian law
Their authority ends at death. Acting afterwards is a common and serious error.
No significant difference between the four Sunni schools is recorded on this point in the sources reviewed. Where a specific case turns on it, ask a qualified scholar rather than relying on a general summary.
Canadian legal detail
Treadstone Law, an Ontario firm with a wills and estates practice, covers the Canadian side of this in more depth:
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This entry is general information, not legal or religious advice. Inheritance turns on the exact family circumstances. Confirm Canadian law with a lawyer in your province, and any religious ruling with a qualified scholar.
Citations & sources
Every factual claim on this page traces to one of the references below. Legislation and dollar thresholds change — verify against the primary source before relying on any figure.
- Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 — Government of Ontario
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