Is it necessary to wait for underage children to reach maturity before dividing their deceased father's inheritance?
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What was mentioned about the necessity of delaying the division of the inheritance until all heirs reach maturity is incorrect, because their maturity is not a reason for postponing the division. Rather, whenever the heirs or one of them requests their share, it is obligatory to divide the money and give each rightful person their due. If the heir is a mature and discerning adult, it is handed over to them. Otherwise, their guardian, custodian, or the judge receives it on their behalf.
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