How the property is distributed under The Distribution (Amendment Act) 1997.

Under the new amendment, when a husband or wife dies, one-quarter of his or her property goes to the parents; if the parents are alive, they share equally. The surviving husband or wife takes one-quarter share. The rest of the property is divided equally among the children of the deceased. If there are no parents living, then the surviving husband or wife takes one-third share of the property while the children will take the rest (2/3) of the share allocated to the parents. If the spouse and parents are no more living, then all the property is given to the children to be shared equally. If there are no children, the surviving husband or wife takes half share while the other half goes to the parents of the deceased. In the event where there are no parents and children living, the surviving husband or wife inherits all the property