How are the assets of the deceased appraised, including real estate, cars, and bank balances, and what is the proposed method for distributing them among his heirs (his two wives and four children)?
It is permissible for adult, mature heirs to divide the inheritance through a consensual division (qismat murāḍāh) if they agree to it. This means that each heir takes a specific item, even if it does not equal their share, provided they consent and choose it.
If the types of inheritance vary, each must be appraised to ensure fair distribution, and this should be done by at least two appraisers.
It is preferable to refer inheritance matters to Sharia courts to achieve justice in division and appraisal.
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