How was property inherited in Ghana and the Arab states?

In Ghana, property is inherited according to the intestate succession laws of the country. These laws determine how property is distributed when a person dies without leaving a will. The laws are based on the customary laws of the various ethnic groups in Ghana.

Under the intestate succession laws, the following persons are entitled to inherit property:

* The widow or widower of the deceased

* The children of the deceased

* The parents of the deceased

* The siblings of the deceased

* The extended family of the deceased

The distribution of property among these heirs is determined by the specific customary laws of the ethnic group to which the deceased belonged.

Arab States

In the Arab states, property is inherited according to the Islamic law of inheritance. This law is based on the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad.

Under the Islamic law of inheritance, the following persons are entitled to inherit property:

* The spouse of the deceased

* The children of the deceased

* The parents of the deceased

* The grandchildren of the deceased

* The siblings of the deceased

* The half-siblings of the deceased

* The aunts and uncles of the deceased

The distribution of property among these heirs is determined by the specific rules of the Islamic law of inheritance.

In some Arab states, the Islamic law of inheritance has been modified by local laws. These laws may vary from state to state.