Does a son who has been missing for ten years and was unmarried inherit from his deceased father?
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Each heir is given their certain share, and the remainder is held until the missing person's situation becomes clear or the waiting period expires. If the presence of the missing person would decrease the shares of the other heirs, they are given their certain share. However, if his presence would totally disinherit them, then the entire inheritance is withheld. The period after which a missing person is declared dead varies according to circumstances and countries, and this is subject to the judge's discretion.
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