Is the sister of my deceased husband entitled to claim a share of the remaining amount, which is 30,0 pounds, based on my husband's will before his death: "My sister is owed money," and what is the amount she is entitled to if she has a right?

If the husband acknowledged that his sister had money with him without specifying the amount, then the matter is subject to two possibilities:

1. Debt: If the husband acknowledged money belonging to his sister without specifying the amount, then the matter refers back to his sister to interpret the amount. If all the heirs are adults and accept her statement, then it is as she said. If the heirs do not accept her statement, or if some of them are not adults, then she must present evidence for the amount (two male witnesses, or one male and two female witnesses, or one witness and an oath, or a written document in the deceased's handwriting). If she does not present evidence, then the heir is requested to specify the amount. If he does not know, he takes an oath, and the right is established in the estate in general terms, so she is given the least amount that is called "money." If the sister had previously received a daily allowance as her debt, then her right has been fulfilled.

2. Bequest (Wasiyyah): If the sister denies that she has a debt, then the husband's statement is considered a bequest. Since the amount is unknown, she is given the least amount that can be considered property. If she had previously received an allowance as her right, then the obligation is discharged. If it was an act of kindness, then she is given the least amount of money.

In general: It was obligatory to pay the debt or execute the bequest before distributing the inheritance. It is advisable to hasten in settling the deceased's debt. Satisfying the sister with some of the remaining money is good, either from the wife's share if there are minor heirs, or from the original estate with the consent of the adult heirs.