Is the money paid by the uncle on behalf of the husband as a dowry and marriage expenses, which was not requested for repayment in writing or verbally, considered a debt that the husband must repay after the uncle's death, especially since 15 years have passed since the marriage?
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Since your uncle bore the Mahr (dowry) and expenses and did not ask you for reimbursement, the default is that your liability is cleared. This money is considered a gift from him to you, so you are not obligated to repay it to his heirs.
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