How is the inheritance of a young woman who died distributed, given that she has divorced parents, a maternal half-brother, and two paternal half-sisters and a paternal half-brother?
If the deceased passed away leaving her parents, two sisters, one paternal brother (half-brother from the father's side), and one maternal brother (half-brother from the mother's side), then her inheritance is distributed to the father and mother only. All the siblings are excluded by the father. The mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of multiple siblings, as stated in the verse: "But if he has brothers [and sisters], the mother will have one-sixth." The remainder goes to the father, both as a prescribed share and by residuary right. It is important to note that matters of inheritance are complex and intricate and must be presented to Sharia courts for investigation to ensure there are no other heirs, wills, debts, or rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.
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