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What is the share of each heir from the deceased's estate, given the presence of 4 sons, 2 daughters, and a wife, in addition to a will bequeathing one-third [of the estate] to a charitable project for which one of his sons is designated as executor, along with existing debts owed by him, bearing in mind that the deceased left nothing but real estate which the heirs do not wish to sell?

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Debts must be paid before the division of the inheritance, and the will takes precedence over both. A written will is not valid unless witnessed, according to many jurists. If the deceased bequeathed more than one-third, the excess is not executed unless approved by the adult, mature heirs. If they do not approve, only one-third is disbursed and divided among the beneficiaries according to the proportion designated for each. The wife receives one-eighth if there are lineal descendants, and the remainder goes to the children, with the male receiving the share of two females. The deceased's intention to change the will does not take effect unless it is executed. Inheritance cases must be brought before Sharia courts to verify all rights, wills, and debts.

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