An arrangement where the trustee holds legal title only, with no discretion.
In Islamic law
Where a parent adds one child to title, the question of whether it was a gift or a bare trust determines whether the asset is divided among all heirs.
In Canadian law
Often arises where a parent adds a child to title for convenience. Recent CRA reporting rules have made these far more visible.
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.
- T3 Trust Guide — Canada Revenue Agency
- Estate trustee compensation ontario — Treadstone Law
- Bare trust ontario new reporting rules cra — Treadstone Law
- Trust assets divorce equalization ontario — Treadstone Law
- Trust to control inheritance timing ontario — Treadstone Law
- 21 year deemed disposition family trust — Treadstone Law
- Wills & estates practice — Treadstone Law