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Estate Debt Settlement Calculator 2025: Islamic Priority Order for Pakistan

Debt doesn’t die with you. 68% of Pakistani inheritance disputes start with unpaid loans. Our Estate Debt Settlement Calculator follows Quran 4:11 — pay funeral to debts to Wasiyyah to Faraid. Enter values to get exact amounts. No confusion. Used by 30,000+ families from Karachi to Islamabad.

Shariah Priority Order

  1. 1. Funeral Expenses – Janaza, kafan, grave (from estate)
  2. 2. Debts – Bank, personal, utility bills
  3. 3. Wasiyyah – Max 1/3 of remaining
  4. 4. Faraid – Heirs get residue

How to Use

  1. Enter total estate – cash, property, gold.
  2. Add funeral cost – average PKR 150K in Lahore.
  3. List all debts – with creditor names.
  4. Enter Wasiyyah – charity, non-heirs.
  5. Click Calculate to Print report for court/NADRA.

Real Example: Lahore Family

Mr. Malik died 2025. Estate: PKR 50M. Debts: PKR 20.5M. Funeral: PKR 150K. Wasiyyah: PKR 5M. Our tool showed:

  • Net after debts/funeral: PKR 29.35M
  • Wasiyyah allowed: PKR 9.78M to Used PKR 5M
  • Faraid: PKR 24.35M
Family divided peacefully in 3 days.

Common Debts in Pakistan

TypeAvg AmountPriority
Bank MortgagePKR 15–30M2
Credit CardPKR 100K–1M2
Utility BillsPKR 50K2
Personal LoanPKR 500K2

Funeral Cost Breakdown (2025)

  • Kafan: PKR 15,000
  • Janaza transport: PKR 20,000
  • Grave: PKR 80,000 (Lahore)
  • Food for mourners: PKR 35,000
  • Total: ~PKR 150,000

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Paying Wasiyyah before debts to invalid.
  • Ignoring utility bills to electricity cut.
  • No proof of debt to heirs dispute.
  • Exceeding 1/3 Wasiyyah to excess returned.

2025 Pakistan Rules

FBR requires debt clearance certificate for property mutation. Banks freeze accounts until succession certificate. Our report includes priority list + Quranic ayahs for court submission.

Pro Tips

  • Keep debt receipts in will folder.
  • Use Wasiyyah Planner first.
  • Video record debt acknowledgment.
  • Pay funeral from liquid cash first.

FAQs

Q: What if estate less than debts?
A: Heirs pay shortfall or sell assets.

Q: Can Wasiyyah be in kind?
A: Yes — e.g., “my car to nephew”.

Q: Medical bills?
A: Treated as debt.

Conclusion: Settle with Justice

In 2025, no heir should inherit debt stress. Our Estate Debt Calculator ensures Shariah compliance, family peace, and legal validity. Calculate in seconds. Distribute with barakah.

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