How is the estate of a father who died in 1967 to be divided among his heirs, who are his deceased wife (the mother), his other deceased wife who has siblings, three brothers and one sister, bearing in mind that two of the brothers have died and left male and female children?

Inheritance issues are intricate and require detailed information to ascertain who passed away first. Generally, if a person dies leaving behind only a wife (or wives), three sons, and a daughter, and no other heirs, and the wife and children were alive at the time of his death:

1. The wife (or wives) receives one-eighth of the estate. 2. The remainder is divided among the sons and daughter by way of ta’sib (agnatic succession), with the male receiving the share of two females. 3. Anyone who dies thereafter, whether from among the wives or children, their heirs will receive their legal share.

Estate matters must be referred to Sharia courts for investigation to ensure there are no wills, debts, or rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.