What should one do if told that his father has passed away, while he believes his father is still alive?
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Legal rulings are contingent upon the death of any person, and this death is established by fair evidence or by the passage of a period of time after which it is highly probable that the person would not live. However, the establishment of death is not a prerequisite for other matters such as supplicating for his forgiveness or settling his debts. It is necessary to search and inquire about the missing person's news.
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