Is it permissible to pay off the debts of the deceased brother from his share of the inheritance without the knowledge of his wife and heirs, especially since the brothers are certain of these debts and have seen bad dreams concerning their brother's state, and particularly since the wife denies some of these debts and has not shown an intention to pay them?

If there is evidence of the debt or if the heirs acknowledge it, and the deceased was not absolved of it, then the heirs must settle the debt from the inheritance before its distribution. However, if there is no evidence and the heirs are unaware of the claimant's veracity, they are not obligated to pay the debt. Therefore, if the debts of the deceased's brothers are proven, they have the right to claim them, and if the heirs do not respond, the matter should be referred to the court. It is not permissible to dispose of the heirs' assets in excess.