How is an inheritance divided between a wife, two brothers, and one sister?
The deceased's wife receives one-fourth as a prescribed share due to the absence of a direct descendant, based on the Almighty's saying: "And for them is one fourth of what you leave if you have no child." The remainder goes to the two full brothers and the full sister by way of residuary inheritance, with the male receiving the share of two females, based on the Almighty's saying: "And if there are brothers and sisters, then the male will have the share of two females." Thus, the inheritance is divided into twenty shares: five shares for the wife, six shares for each full brother, and three shares for the full sister. It is necessary to consult the courts regarding inheritance matters due to the possibility of other heirs, wills, debts, or other rights that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.
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