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What is the appropriate solution for a family problem involving disputes over inheritance and the expenses of raising the child after the father's death, and the refusal of the deceased wife's mother to sell the apartment, which affects the child's visitation and the widow's financial rights?

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In matters of dispute, it is most appropriate to refer to the Sharia Court, as the judge's ruling is binding and resolves the disagreement.

1. The wealth left by the deceased is the right of all their heirs. 2. If the property cannot be divided without harm, and one of the heirs demands its sale, the others are compelled to sell. 3. The expenses for preparing the deceased are taken from their estate, and they take precedence over all other rights, unless paid as a donation. 4. If the father dies without making a will concerning his daughter, the guardianship of her wealth is a right of the paternal grandfather (the father's father). 5. The daughter is not to be supported from the estate as a whole, but rather from her own share of it. 6. It is not permissible for the woman to prevent the paternal grandfather and paternal grandmother from seeing their granddaughter, but she is not obligated to bring her to them.

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