With regard to inheritance and after death of a father. What is the shares of a wife, male and female children?
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The deceased was survived by the following heirs:
- Wife
- Son
- Daughter
You did not specify the number of sons and daughters the deceased has left. As a principle, the wife will get 1/8 and the son and the daughter will receive the remaining shares of the estate at the ratio of 1:2 (1 share for the daughters and 2 shares for the sons).
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Immad Bin Arshad
Student Darul Iftaa
California, USA
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