Inheritance Distribution When There Is Just One Step-Sister
There is no difference between half or full brother/sister in the matter of inheritance distribution. If one has no children, one’s brothers and sisters will inherit him – whether they are full or half maternal/paternal brothers and sisters. In other words, Step brothers/ sisters will only inherit from their real Father, Mother, Brother and/ or Sister . In this particular case, after payment of outstanding debts of the deceased and after fulfilling the will of the deceased, half of the remainig inheritance will go to the step-sister . There will still be un-distributed amount in this case. In case the deceased does not nominate anyone whom this remaining inheritance should be distributed ( which can be the same step-sister as well ), then it can be distributed to the nearest male relative as per ijtihad of Prophet Muhammad (sws) ( Sahih Muslim no 3929 ) in accordance with Quran 4:11 اَقْرَبُ نَفْعا ( the closest in benefit ). ___ Law of Inheritance in Detail : Discussion 10380