How is the estate of a deceased wife who has no children divided among her legal heirs, and who are these heirs, knowing that her parents and siblings (four sisters and two brothers) are alive?
The heirs among those mentioned are: the husband and the parents (the father and the mother). Siblings do not inherit in the presence of the father. The inheritance is divided as follows: the husband receives one-half due to the absence of a direct descendant, and the mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of a group of siblings. The remainder goes to the father by ta’sib (residuary inheritance). And, "Give the prescribed shares to those who are entitled to them; then whatever remains is for the nearest male." It is recommended to refer inheritance matters to the Sharia courts for investigation and to ensure there are no other heirs, wills, or debts.
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