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Inheritance and distribution of the estate
The mother’s estate
SaveThere is a new Muslim sister whose mother left all her wealth to her in her will, although she has other heirs. Should she take one third only?
SaveWhen the testator dies, his estate is transferred automatically to his heirs, and it is not permissible for anyone to withhold division of the estate
SaveDoes the father have to treat his children equitably in terms of gift giving, even if his daughters are married?
SaveHow can the house be divided among the heirs, when one of them has nowhere else to live and does not want to sell?
SaveShe refused to accept her share of her son’s estate; does it go to the rest of the heirs?
SaveThey give their mother money of varying amounts, and she saves some of it; should it be returned to them in the same proportions as they gave it after she dies?
SaveIs it obligatory to carry out the deceased’s instructions (wasiyyah) not to sell any of his property?
SaveHer son died before her, then she died before the son’s estate was divided; is her share of inheritance cancelled out?
SaveThe son died before the father’s estate was divided; do the grandchildren receive a share of the estate?
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