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How is an inheritance of 20,0 from a deceased mother to be divided, she having left two deceased sons, the first having left: a wife, a son, and 5 daughters, and the second having left: a wife, a son, and 4 daughters, and a deceased daughter who left a husband and 4 daughters?

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If the deceased mother left only her two sons, the inheritance is divided equally between them, with each son receiving 10,0 out of 20,0. Each son's share is then divided among his wife and children: the wife receives one-eighth (1/8), and the remainder is for the son and his five daughters, with the male receiving the share of two females. The 10,0 is divided into eight shares: one share for the wife, two shares for the son, and one share for each daughter. The share of a daughter who passed away before receiving her portion transfers to her heirs: the husband receives one-fourth, the daughters receive two-thirds, and the remainder is for the brother and sisters, with the male receiving the share of two females. Inheritance matters must be submitted to Sharia courts to verify all heirs, wills, and debts.

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