Estate Planning for Bahai Clients

Introduction and History of the Bah´a’´i Faith

The Bah´a’´i Faith is a monotheistic religion founded during the mid-19th century in Persia. It has grown into a major worldwide religion. While the Bah´a’´i Faith has its historical roots in Shi’a Islam (as Christianity has its historical roots in Judaism, and Buddhism has its historical roots in Hinduism), it is an independent Faith with its own distinct history and writings. To understand how estate planning and drafting of wills and other documents would be tailored to reflect the needs of a Bah´a’´i client, the following background and information will provide guidance as to how generally to do so.

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