Where a will disposes of only part of an estate, and statute decides the rest.
In Islamic law
A partial intestacy means part of the estate is distributed by provincial formula rather than by the shares intended — the same problem as no will at all, on a smaller scale.
In Canadian law
Usually caused by a missing residue clause or a gift that fails. The undisposed portion passes under provincial intestacy rules.
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:
- Partial intestacy will doesnt cover everything ontario
- What is estate trustee without a will ontario
- Does spouse inherit if no will ontario
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.