How is the inheritance divided among a wife, three sons, and seven daughters, given that the deceased had debts?
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Before dividing the inheritance, the deceased's debts must be paid first, because debt takes precedence over the heirs' rights. After paying the debt, if the heirs are limited to the wife, sons, and daughters, the wife receives one-eighth due to the existence of a direct heir. The remainder is then divided among the sons and daughters by ta'sib (agnatic inheritance), with the male receiving the share of two females. It is recommended to refer inheritance cases to courts for accurate investigation, due to the possibility of other heirs, bequests, or hidden debts that take precedence over the heirs' rights.
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