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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 26 No 11, p.4

A deceased lady is survived by only one brother and two sisters.

Question

A deceased lady is survived by only one brother and two sisters. She has no husband and no parents. How should her estate be distributed?

Answer

If the lady has no parents, no husband and no children living, then her estate has to be divided into four shares. The brother receives two shares (50%) and each sister 25%.

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Appears under SOFT DRINKS ARE POISON (approximate).

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