How is the inheritance divided if the heirs are: a father, a mother, 3 daughters, and a wife?
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If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, then each of the parents receives one-sixth due to the presence of a lineal descendant, the daughters receive two-thirds due to their plurality, and the wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant. The inheritance is divided into 24 shares and awl (increases) to 27; each of the parents receives 4 shares, the daughters receive 16 shares, and the wife receives 3 shares. Estate matters must be submitted to the courts for investigation; there may be wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.
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