Q: What will the proportions be for each of the following in a deceased male's estate: a wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters?
A: If the deceased did not leave behind any parents or grandparents then after settlement of debts and wasiyyat, if any, the wife will receive 12.5%, while the remainder of the estate will be divided into eight shares:from this each son will receive two shares and each daughter will receive one share.
Written by: Moulana Naziem Moosagie
Checked by: Mufti Siraj Desai
