What is the wife's share if the deceased has children?

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

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Saudi Islamic Inheritance & Estate Distribution Calculator

Calculate estate distribution, legal shares for heirs (spouses, sons, daughters, parents), and debt clearances under Saudi inheritance law.

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Calculated Result

Net Distributable Estate

950,000SAR

Calculator Inputs

Gross Estate Value (Cash, Real Estate, Stocks)

SAR

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Debts, Funeral Costs & Approved Bequests

SAR

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Gender of Deceased (Estate Owner)

Surviving Spouse is Alive

Number of Sons2

0 15

Number of Daughters2

0 15

Mother is Alive

Father is Alive

Net Distributable Estate

950,000SAR

Total Children Residuaries Pool

672,916.35 SAR

Total Fixed Quranic Shares

277,083.65 SAR

Single Son Individual Share

224,305.45 SAR

Single Daughter Individual Share

112,152.73 SAR

Surviving Spouse Share

118,750 SAR

Mother's Share

158,333.65 SAR

Father's Share

0 SAR

Children's residuary portion was distributed according to the statutory 2:1 male-to-female ratio.

Estate Allocation Breakdown

all_sons_total

448,610.9(47%)

all_daughters_total

224,305.46(24%)

Surviving Spouse Share

118,750 SAR(12%)

Mother's Share

158,333.65 SAR(17%)

Father's Share

0 SAR(0%)

This tool calculates standard primary family estate cases. For complex multi-tiered heir cases involving collaterals, grandparents, or awl/radd adjustments, consult the Najiz judicial portal.

Official Statute: نظام الأحوال الشخصية السعودي (الباب السادس: التركات والمواريث وتصفية الديون والوصايا)Last Verified: 2026-09-04

Calculation Methodology

Debts, estate obligations, and legal bequests (max 1/3) are cleared first. Fixed Quranic shares (Fard) are deducted, and remaining estate is distributed to offspring via Asabah (2:1 male to female ratio).

Frequently Asked Questions

Under Saudi law, funeral preparations, valid debts, and authorized bequests (up to one-third) must be fully discharged prior to heir distribution.

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