My brother died in 1987, My mother died in 1989 , Do I have a share in my brothers property?
Question
My brother has a wife, 4 sons, 3 daughters. One of the daughters of my late brother's famiy has also passed way in 1991.
Answer
You do not have a share in your brother's Estate.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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