In a ruined estate, how is the inheritance divided among one brother and six sisters?
If the deceased left behind only one brother and six sisters, the distribution of the inheritance differs based on their kinship:
If they are all full siblings or paternal siblings: The inheritance is divided such that the male receives the share of two females, meaning the brother gets two shares and each sister gets one share. If the brother is a full sibling and the sisters are paternal siblings: All the wealth goes to the full brother, and the paternal sisters are excluded. If the sisters are full siblings and the brother is a paternal sibling: The sisters receive two-thirds, and the remainder goes to the paternal brother. If the brother is a full sibling or a paternal sibling and the sisters are maternal siblings: The sisters receive one-third equally, and the remainder goes to the brother. If the brother is a maternal sibling and the sisters are full siblings or paternal siblings: The maternal brother receives one-sixth, and the sisters receive two-thirds. The inheritance is divided into five shares (the sisters receive four shares as a prescribed portion and by رد, and the maternal brother receives one share as a prescribed portion and by رد).
It is advisable to refer inheritance matters to the court or consult knowledgeable scholars directly.
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