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How is the inheritance distributed among a mother, a wife, a brother, and three sisters?

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If a man dies and leaves behind a mother, a wife, a full brother, and three full sisters, the inheritance is divided as follows: the wife gets one-fourth due to the absence of a direct heir, and the mother gets one-sixth due to the presence of siblings. The remainder goes to the full brothers and sisters, with the male receiving the share of two females.

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