Who inherits the sister who has no children? Here are the details

Inheritance is considered one of the important legal and Sharia issues that govern the distribution of the assets and wealth of the deceased person among his heirs, and it is necessary to understand the principles and rules related to inheritance, in order for the inheritance to be distributed in accordance with what was stated in Islamic law and to prevent the occurrence of conflict and disagreement.

Among the questions that occupy the minds of many: Who inherits the sister who has no children? To find out the answer to this question, follow us in this article, where we will talk about this topic in detail.

Who inherits the sister who has no children?

The presence of a husband or children is not only required for the distribution of inheritance, as sometimes a woman does not have a husband and children, and in this case there are many parties who inherit from a woman: including the father, mother, brothers and sisters, based on the verses of inheritance mentioned in the Qur’an..

Among them is the Almighty’s saying (God commands you concerning your children: “To the male is like the share of the two females. And if they are women over two, they shall have a third of what is left of them. K ۖ And if there is only one, then it is for her half, and for his parents, each one of them has a sixth of what he leaves, if he has a child, and if he does not. He had a son, and his parents inherited him, so his mother One-third ۚ If he has brothers, then his mother is one-sixth after a bequest he leaves or debts your fathers and children do not know. And which of them is closer to you in benefit? It is an obligation from God. Indeed, God is All-Knowing, Wise). Surat Al-Nisa, verse (11)

  As for the share of brothers and sisters, if they are present, it is as follows:

• Brothers and sisters inherit by agnate, that is, they take the rest of the estate by agnate, so if they are two or more than that, the estate is divided for the male like the share of the two females, i.e. the male takes twice as much as the female.
• In the event that there is only one sister, and there are no males with her, and the father is not present either, then the sister takes half of the estate, and if there are more than one sister, then they have two-thirds and it is distributed equally among them, provided that the father and male brothers are not present.
• In the case of the presence of the father or male brothers, the daughters’ brothers inherit the rest of the estate by affinity, and they do not have a specific obligation.
• But if the deceased does not have a brother, father or mother, the estate is transferred to the relatives closest to her by blood ties, such as the children of the brother or sister.

We will now mention some cases and the share of each of them:

If the woman has a husband and no children

The husband inherits half of what his wife left in the event that she had no children or any inheriting descendants, because God Almighty says (And for you is half of what your wives leave if they have no children).

If the woman has a father and a mother

If the woman dies and leaves behind a father and a mother, then the mother gets one-sixth if there are brothers for the woman, and if there are no brothers, then the mother gets one-third of the estate. As for the father, he takes one-sixth of the estate in all cases, whether there are brothers and sisters or not.

  If the woman has no children or husband

If the woman dies and does not have a husband or children, it is considered if there is a father and a mother or brothers and sisters and the estate is distributed among them according to the share of each of them as we mentioned previously, otherwise the estate is transferred to the closest relatives such as sons of brothers and sisters, cousins and cousins inheritance, but in In the absence of legal heirs.

If a woman has no males, she has daughters and a husband

But if the woman died and left a husband and children only daughters: the husband has a quarter of the estate because of the presence of the inheriting descendant and the inheriting descendant here, whether male or female, because God Almighty says (If they are a child, then you have a quarter of what they left after a will they bequeathed or a debt).

And the girl takes the rest of the estate agnately

If the woman has no sons and has daughters

And if a woman dies and has children, both male and female, then each male takes twice as much as the female, because God Almighty says:

If only a woman had brothers

As for the case in which the woman had only brothers, we mentioned that the brothers and sisters inherit by agnate the male like the share of two females if they are male and female, and if they are only females, then she takes half of the estate if she is the only one, and if they are more than two, then they have two-thirds if there is no With them any other heir descendant.

The legal heirs who have the right to inherit are

• Ten males in the following order: son, husband, father, full brother, grandfather, full uncle, paternal uncle, paternal brother, paternal brother, and paternal cousin.
• Seven females: they are the daughter, the wife, the mother, the grandmother, the full sister, the sister for the mother, and the daughter of the son.

There are some things that must be done before starting the distribution of the estate, which are:

• We must point out that the estate should not be distributed before all debts related to the deceased have been paid, and the will must also be executed if there is a will, which must be one-third only. Based on what Allah says in Quran “It is prescribed for you if death approaches one of you if he leaves something good. The bequest to parents and relatives is a right upon the righteous”
• Also, the relatives of the deceased must pay all the expenses related to her during his lifetime, such as zakat, alms, hostages, or expiations.
• In addition to carrying out the burial procedures, which include washing, shrouding, funeral, and paying the costs from the estate of the deceased, before the division begins.
• It is preferable to donate alms and money to God so that she may have a share of the good deeds after her death.

Conclusion

With this, we have come to the end of the article, in which we answered the frequently asked question: Who inherits the sister who has no children?

In conclusion: The laws of inheritance in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are deeply rooted in Islamic principles and provide an organized framework for the distribution of assets and legacies among heirs, in accordance with the Holy Qur’an and Islamic Sharia. These laws must be understood as it is very important for individuals and families to have knowledge of inheritance issues so that they know their rights well and the rights of others. .

However, it is important to consult with legal professionals specializing in Saudi law to ensure that the inheritance is distributed fairly and avoid the specific complexities and controversies that occur during the inheritance distribution. If you have any questions regarding the distribution of estates, do not hesitate to contact the inheritance experts at Al Othman Law Firm.