Inheritance is one of the most misunderstood areas of Jewish law — especially when modern values of fairness and equal distribution come into tension with the Torah’s framework. In this segment, we clarify how the mitzvah of inheritance actually works under halacha, and why much of the confusion comes from misunderstanding when that mitzvah takes effect.

We explain the Torah’s default inheritance structure, the role of the firstborn, and why daughters, spouses, and others are provided for through mechanisms outside the default system. Most importantly, we unpack the critical distinction between inheritance at death and financial planning during one’s lifetime — a distinction that makes kosher estate planning possible without compromising halacha.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How the Torah’s inheritance system is structured and when it applies

• Why the mitzvah of inheritance does not restrict lifetime planning decisions

• How equal distribution among children can be achieved halachically

• Why a standard civil will often creates halachic problems

• How kosher estate planning aligns civil law with Jewish law before death

The goal of kosher inheritance planning is not to bypass the mitzvah, but to honor it properly — while still achieving clarity, fairness, and peace within the family. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants their estate plan to reflect both legal precision and Jewish values.

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