What is the share of each heir from the deceased's estate if the heirs are as follows: five daughters, one wife, and seven paternal uncles' sons?
If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, the wife receives one-eighth due to the existence of a lineal descendant, and the daughters receive two-thirds. The remainder goes to the paternal cousins by 'asabah (agnatic relationship). The inheritance is divided into 840 shares: the wife receives 105 shares, the daughters receive 560 shares (112 for each daughter), and each paternal cousin receives 25 shares. It must be noted that inheritance matters are serious and complex, and it is not sufficient to rely solely on a . Rather, such matters must be brought before the courts for investigation, as there might be other heirs, bequests, or debts unknown to the heirs.
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