Question
The deceased is survived by his wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter and 2 maternal aunts. How should his estate be distributed?
Answer
At the time of his death, his only heirs were his wife, 2 sons and 1 daughter. His estate should be distributed as follows:
Wife 12.5% (one eighth). The balance has to be divided into five shares. Each son receives two shares and the daughter one share. The aunts do not inherit.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 28 No 04
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Appears under CAN A MALE BECOME A FEMALE? (approximate).