Who would be liable for the inheritance when my father passed away.He has no sons and im the only duaghter.But he does have 3 brothers and 4 sisters

· 9 Shawwal 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 10338English

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Who would be liable for the inheritance when my father passed away.He has no sons and im the only duaghter.But he does have 3 brothers and 4 sisters

Answer

If your father predeceases you and he does not have both or one of his parents and his wife, then his estate will be divided into 20 equal shares and distributed as follows: Daughter receives 10 shares; Each brother receives 2 shares; and each Sister receives 1 share.

If your father is survived by his parents or his wife, then the ruling will be different.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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