What is the rightful distribution of the deceased's inheritance, taking into account his specific bequests, and the presence of male and female heirs, including: (14 sons, 32 grandsons, 10 full brothers, 12 paternal half-brothers), and (8 daughters, 3 wives), as well as outstanding debts, in addition to determining the legal ruling on car installments that some heirs claim are a debt owed by the deceased and must be paid from the estate?
The will to endow buildings to wives and two-thirds of Jeddah's building and its school to the heirs is not enforceable because it is a bequest to an heir. Thus, the buildings belong to the heirs. The endowment of one-third of Jeddah's building and its school to the poor and for charitable deeds, and the amount allocated for building a mosque in Sudan—all of this is considered valid and is calculated from one-third of the estate. Whatever exceeds one-third depends on the consent of the adult heirs. The will to settle debts is obligatory and takes precedence over bequests and the rights of heirs. The will to be buried in the Ma'la cemetery is valid and should be executed if possible. The will to sell land in Mecca to build a mosque is added to one-third of the bequests, and whatever exceeds one-third depends on the consent of the heirs. The amount allocated for the lawyer is a debt that must be paid first.
After settling debts and executing bequests, the wives of the deceased receive one-eighth due to the presence of a direct descendant, and the remainder is divided among the sons and daughters, with the male receiving the share of two females. There is nothing for the remaining heirs as they are excluded by the son. Car installments are a debt owed by the deceased and must be paid from the estate before its distribution.
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