First Trustees to host 7th annual Islamic Estate planning clinic

By Princewill Okike

First Trustees Limited , a subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc. and a leading provider of bespoke trust solutions for individuals, corporate entities, and government organizations, is pleased to announce its 7th Islamic Estate Planning Clinic, scheduled to take place on 15 February, 2025, in Abuja.

This year’s clinic, themed Wealth Transfer: Ensuring Seamless Equity and Clarity, aims to provide comprehensive insights into the principles of estate planning within the framework of Islamic law.

The event is designed to educate the Muslim community on the importance of proper estate planning, ensuring the fair and just distribution of assets in accordance with
Sharia principles.

The clinic will be held in collaboration with the Metropolitan Law Firm and will feature a distinguished panel of speakers from both the Islamic and legal sectors.

Among the experts set to address attendees are Professor Dogarawa, a Lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Ustadh Abubakar Muhammad Sadiq, Amir of 1 Ummah; Abdullahi Abubakar Lamido, Chairman of the Zakkah and Waqf Foundation; Ummahani Amin, Managing Partner at Metropolitan Law Firm; and Mutiat Olatunji, Private Trust Specialist at First Trustees Limited.

In addition to discussions on Islamic estate planning, First Trustees will provide valuable perspectives on managing conventional estate plans, with an emphasis on safeguarding and preserving legacies for future generations.

The event promises to be an essential platform for individuals and organizations seeking to deepen their understanding of estate planning while ensuring the equitable and transparent transfer of wealth in line with both Islamic and conventional legal frameworks.