What is the share of each heir from the inheritance if a man dies and leaves behind three sons, two daughters, and a wife?
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The deceased's wife receives one-eighth due to the existence of a inheriting offspring. The remainder goes to the sons and daughters by ta'sib (agnatic inheritance), with the male receiving the share of two females. The inheritance is divided into sixty-four shares: the wife receives eight shares, each daughter receives seven shares, and each son receives fourteen shares. The matter of estates must be referred to courts to verify the existence of other heirs, wills, debts, or rights that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.
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