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Is the inheritance calculated in the presence of a husband, three full sisters, two full brothers, and three paternal half-brothers, knowing that the husband, three full sisters, two full brothers, and one paternal half-brother died before the distribution of the estate, and two of the paternal half-brothers are alive, and that the deceased husband has a full brother, a full sister, and two maternal half-sisters?

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If the deceased left only the mentioned individuals, the husband receives half due to the absence of a direct descendant, and the remaining portion goes to the full brothers and full sisters, with the male receiving the share of two females. This is divided into 14 shares (7 for the husband, 2 for each full brother, and 1 for each full sister).

If the heirs die before the estate is distributed, their right does not lapse, and the share of each of them is paid to their legal heirs. If the husband left only those mentioned, his two maternal sisters receive one-third, and the remainder goes to the full brother and full sister, with the male receiving the share of two females. This is divided into 18 shares (6 shares for the two sisters, 8 for the full brother, and 4 for the full sister).

Paternal brothers do not inherit when full brothers are present.

The questioner should be advised that inheritance matters are serious and complex, and it is not sufficient to rely solely on a fatwa. Instead, such matters must be brought before Sharia courts to verify the existence of other heirs, wills, debts, or rights that take precedence over the heirs' rights.

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