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What is the share of each individual heir from the deceased's estate (two males, six females, and two wives), which includes a house (half of which was gifted to his first wife and her son, and the other half and its roof are part of the inheritance), a plot of land, sheep, a car, and another house in the desert? And do his siblings inherit from the deceased?

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The two wives receive one-eighth, divided equally between them, due to the presence of a child. The remainder is divided among the sons and daughters, with the male receiving the share of two females. The siblings receive nothing as they are excluded by the children. Whatever was gifted to the first wife during life is her property if she took possession of it and its ownership transferred to her. Otherwise, the gift is nullified, and the property returns to the inheritance. Whatever was gifted to the son of the first wife (stepson) is binding if he took possession of it before death. However, if he is the son of the deceased and his other siblings were not given a similar gift, then the gift is impermissible and must be returned to the inheritance due to the obligation of justice among children. If the gift is valid, it does not enter the inheritance; otherwise, it must be returned. The inheritance can be divided into 80 shares: each wife receives 5 shares, each son receives 14 shares, and each daughter receives 7 shares. The estate must be appraised and divided according to its value. If it cannot be divided or if there is no agreement, it should be sold so that each rightful heir receives their due.

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