What is the wife's statutory estate share with surviving children in Libya?

A surviving wife (or wives collectively) receives one-eighth (1/8 or 12.5%) of net estate assets when surviving offspring exist, or one-fourth (1/4) if there are no children.

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Libya Sharia Inheritance & Estate Shares Calculator 2026

Calculate statutory Islamic inheritance shares on net estates in Libyan Dinars (LYD) for spouses, children, and parents under Maliki jurisprudence and Libyan Personal Status Law.

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Calculated Result

Children's Total Residuary Share

169,999.92LYD

Calculator Inputs

Net Distributable Estate Value (LYD)

LYD

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Number of Surviving Wives

زوجات

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Number of Sons

ذكور

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Number of Daughters

إناث

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Is Mother Alive?

Children's Total Residuary Share

169,999.92LYD

Each Son's Inheritance Share

56,666.64 LYD

Each Daughter's Inheritance Share

28,333.32 LYD

Wife/Wives Total Share (1/8)

30,000 LYD

Mother's Statutory Share (1/6)

40,000.08 LYD

Distributions occur after settlement of funeral costs, debts, and valid bequests (up to one-third).

Official Statute: قانون المواريث والوصية الليبي المنبثق عن أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية والفقه المالكي السائد في ليبياLast Verified: 2026-09-04

Calculation Methodology

Net Estate = Assets - Debts. Wife Share = 1/8 (with children). Mother Share = 1/6. Father Share = 1/6. Remainder is distributed to sons and daughters (2:1 ratio).