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How is EGP 17,0 to be divided among the deceased's heirs, namely: a mother, a wife, 4 daughters, 4 full brothers, a maternal half-brother, and 2 full sisters?

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If the heirs are limited to those mentioned, the inheritance is distributed as follows: The mother receives one-sixth due to the presence of a lineal descendant (the daughters) and the presence of a number of siblings. The daughters receive two-thirds due to their plurality. The wife receives one-eighth due to the presence of a lineal descendant. The remainder after that goes to the full brothers and sisters by ta'sib (residuary heirship), with the male receiving the share of two females. The half-brother through the mother receives nothing because he is excluded by the lineal descendant.

An example of distribution: If the original estate is twenty-four shares, the mother receives one-sixth of it, the daughters receive two-thirds of it (each one-fourth), and the wife receives one-eighth of it. The remainder is divided among the full brothers and sisters, with the male receiving the share of two females.

It is advisable to refer inheritance matters to Sharia courts due to their seriousness and complexity, to ensure there are no other heirs, wills, debts, or rights that take precedence over the rights of the heirs.

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