Is it obligatory for heirs residing in one of the estate's apartments to pay rent to the other heirs, and is it better to hasten the division of the inheritance to avoid it being a burden on the deceased or causing problems among the heirs?
What the deceased leaves behind after their rights have been fulfilled is an inheritance distributed among the heirs. The rent generated from a leased property is included in the inheritance unless some heirs waive their share. Some heirs are not entitled to utilize the property for dwelling or leasing without the consent of the others. Whoever dwells in it must pay residential rent to those who do not, unless they consent otherwise. Distribution of the inheritance should be promptly carried out after identifying the heirs and the assets, and fulfilling all rights. The deceased does not bear sin for delaying the distribution if the heirs consent and are rational and mature. If the apparent consent is due to shyness, then delaying the distribution is not permissible. It is preferable to consult courts regarding inheritance matters to ensure the rights of everyone and to uncover any wills, debts, or other rights.
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