Question
My husband and I co-own a house. We have 6 daughters. He has a son and a daughter from his second wife. How will the laws of inheritance apply after our death?
Answer
If you are the owner of half the house, then your share as well as all your other assets, will be distributed as follows: Husband one quarter (25%). The balance of 75% will be equally shared by the six daughters. This division will apply if you have no parents or brothers or sons on your death.
Your husband's half of the house and all his other assets will be distributed as follows:
Wife one eighth (12.5%). The balance will be divided into nine equal shares. The son will receive two shares, and each daughter one share. This division will apply if your husband on his death has no parent living.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 23 No 07
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- 2
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