What is the inheritance status of a slave who is designated as an heir in a will?

Chapter on Distant Kindred (Dhawu al-Arham)

Al-Mughni

Book of Inheritance Shares (Farā'id)

Book 32 · Issue 4 · Bab 5

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If a will is established for a slave, the property passes to his master, similar to how his earnings belong to the master. This is treated analogously to a bequest made to him.