Does a woman inherit from her husband if she is barren?
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The wife inherits from her husband whether she has children or not, because her inheritance is linked to the marital bond and not to childbirth, even if he dies before consummating the marriage with her. The amount of her inheritance varies depending on whether the husband has a lineal descendant or not.
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