How is the inheritance distributed if the heirs are: a husband, a mother, 3 maternal half-siblings, and 6 paternal first cousins?
If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, the mother inherits one-sixth due to the presence of siblings, and the husband inherits one-half due to the absence of a lineal descendant. The maternal siblings inherit one-third, to be divided equally among them. The full paternal cousins are 'Asabah (agnatic heirs), but in this case, they are excluded because nothing remains for them. The estate is divided into 18 shares: the mother receives 3 shares, the husband receives 9 shares, and the maternal siblings receive 6 shares (two shares for each). Inheritance matters should be referred to the courts for precise investigation, as there might be wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.
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