A testamentary trust taxed at graduated rates for a disabled beneficiary.
In Islamic law
Allows a disabled heir's share to be sheltered without losing benefits.
In Canadian law
Requires a joint election and eligibility for the disability tax credit.
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:
This is legal information only. For advice on your own circumstances, speak to a lawyer.
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 without will ontario — Treadstone Law
- Trust income allocated vs retained tax canada — Treadstone Law
- Estate trustee compensation ontario — Treadstone Law
- Henson trust annual reporting odsp requirements ontario — Treadstone Law
- Estate trustee accounting beneficiaries ontario — Treadstone Law
- Wills & estates practice — Treadstone Law