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Death and Wills The Majlis Vol 28 No 07, p.3

The deceased is survived by only her husband, brother, sister, nephews and nieces (both paternal and maternal).

Question

The deceased is survived by only her husband, brother, sister, nephews and nieces (both paternal and maternal). How should the estate be divided?

Answer

The heirs of the deceased are only her husband, brother and sister. The nephews and nieces do not inherit.

Her husband inherits 50% of her estate. The remaining 50% should be divided into three shares. The brother receives 2 shares and the sister one share.

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