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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 27 No 02, p.10

The only relatives of the deceased are his two daughters, two brothers, two sisters and two male cousins.

Question

The only relatives of the deceased are his two daughters, two brothers, two sisters and two male cousins. How is the distribution to be done?

Answer

The heirs are the two daughters, two brothers and two sisters. The 2 daughters jointly receive two thirds of the estate to be shared equally. The remaining third should be

divided into six shares. Each brother receives two shares, and each sister one share. The cousins do not inherit in this case.

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