Question:
Someone by us is saying kaddish for his son, who was niftar without children of his own. How long does the father say kaddish, just during sheloshim or the whole year, since no one else is saying kaddish for his son?
Thank you
Answer:
Hello,
He should say kaddish, if possible, for the full 11 months. If he can, he should also daven for the amud, as these acts are a zechus for his departed child. On the other hand, since he is not an official chiyuv, someone who is a chiyuv will be given preference to daven for the amud, etc.
Best wishes
