What is the share of each individual heir of a deceased father, in the case that he left behind a wife, a daughter, and two sons?
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If the head of the family dies, leaving behind a wife, a daughter, and two sons, the wife receives one-eighth. The remainder of the inheritance is then divided among the children, with the male receiving the share of two females.
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