University not allowing one to dress according to Shari'ah and grow a beard

Q: I am currently studying BDS 3rd year in a private college and now I had interest to study Deen but my parent's are against it they want me to study BDS. While studying BDS I can't follow Deen because my university doesn't permit me to have a beard and to raise the lower garments above the ankle and many other issues. So please kindly help me by suggesting a right path. I am very shy to ask this question to my local Imam. Please help me as soon as possible as I am totally helpless waiting for your reply.

Pension received after the demise of the deceased

Q: Does a lump sum of a pension payable to the children of a deceased form part of the estate? I have tried finding answers and keep getting conflicting answers. The reasoning for not forming part of estate is that it is not owned by the deceased as it is given to the beneficiaries upon the death of deceased. While the deceased lives he/she receives the pension on a monthly basis. The deceased himself cannot collect the lump sum as it is only payable to the beneficiaries. When looking on the web for answers most Islamic scholars state it as not being part of estate. Even in South African law Section 37c of pension fund states it as not being part of estate. I am confused and need guidance.

Pension amount acquired after the demise of the deceased

Q: My father recently passed away (may Allah Ta'ala be pleased with him and grant him janah, insha Allah) and I have been appointed as the executor of his estate. He is to recieve a lump sum payment from pension fund for 2 years pension which is payable to me and my twin sister. We are adopted so he has made wasiyah for 1/3 for the two of us of his estate. There is funds still to come from investments. He was very sick so he gifted his household goods to us before he died. As far as his pension goes it is a small amount, does it form part of estate to be divided. He has 5 brothers and 3 sisters which I have to divide the remainding 2/3 of estate. Shukraan.