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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 23 No 02, p.4

The deceased is survived by his pregnant wife, mother, and father.

Question

The deceased is survived by his pregnant wife, mother, and father. How should his estate be distributed?

Answer

The unborn child must be assumed to be a boy. Thus, the estate will be divided into 24 shares and the distribution will be as follows:

Father 4, Mother 4, Wife, 3 and the balance of 13 shares will be for the unborn baby assumed to be a boy. The brothers do not inherit in this case.

If the child is a girl, the distribution of the 24 shares will have to be re-arranged as follows:

Father 5, Mother 4, Wife 3, and daughter 12.

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