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What is the distribution of the estate of a deceased woman who is survived by: two daughters, two granddaughters from a deceased son, the wife of a deceased son, and a full sister suffering from Alzheimer's?

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A woman passed away, leaving behind two daughters, two granddaughters (daughters of a son), a full sister, and a son's wife. She left no other heirs.

The son's wife has no share in the inheritance because she is not among the legal heirs.

The two daughters receive two-thirds of the inheritance. The remainder goes to the full sister. The two granddaughters (daughters of a son) receive nothing because the daughters have exhausted the two-thirds share.

The estate is divided into three shares: one share for each daughter, and one share for the full sister.

The illness of the full sister does not prevent her right to inherit. Her guardian will manage her share in a way that is most beneficial for her.

It is necessary to consult Sharia courts or Islamic centers to ascertain the heirs and to secure the interests of both the living and the deceased.

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