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What is the prescribed legal inheritance for the estate of a father who passed away, leaving behind eight daughters and three sons, after which one of the sons (who had no wife or children) passed away before the distribution of the estate?

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If the heirs are limited to the children, the inheritance is divided among them, with the male receiving the share of two females. The death of one of the children before the division does not affect the distribution of the inheritance, as the remaining heirs inherit his share at the same proportion, so the division does not change. The original basis of the problem before the death was fourteen, and after the death, it became twelve. We emphasize the necessity of referring to the Sharia courts in matters of inheritance to achieve interests and ensure there are no wills, debts, or other heirs.

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