Bequest for a Muslim by a Non-Muslim

Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Can a Muslim accept money bequeathed in a non-Muslim’s will? For example John (a non-muslim) leaves money in his will for his friend Zayd (a muslim). Can Zayd accept that money? Does it matter if it is within or exceeds one-third? If not allowed, what must he do with…