Chapter on a person's Right Over His Wealth as Long as There Remains Some Life in Him

I asked Imam (as), "A man who has children, is it permissible for him to give his wealth to his relatives?" Imam (as) replied: "It is his wealth; he may do with it as he wishes until death comes to him."

"If he clearly transfers it (during his lifetime), then it is valid. However, if he bequeaths it (for after his death), then it is only from one-third of his wealth."

"A man has the most right over his wealth as long as his soul remains in him. If he bequeaths all of it, it is permissible for him."

"He may bequeath his wealth as he wishes among the Muslims, the poor, and the wayfarer."