Question

E dies intestate. He (E) lived under a system of customary law and is survived by two spouses V1 and V2, and two sons, A and B. A was born of the marriage to V1 and B of the marriage to V2. Both marriages were out of community of property and were not subject to the accrual system. E's estate amounted to R800 000. How will E's estate devolve?

A.
V1 inherits R200 000, V2 inherits R200 000, son A inherits R200 000 and son B inherits R200 000

B.
V1 inherits R400 000 and V2 inherits R400 000 while son A and son B inherits nothing

C.
V1 inherits R250 000, V2 inherits R250 000, son A inherits R150 000 and son B inherits R150 000

D.
Son A inherits R400 000 and son B inherits R400 000 while V1 and V2 inherit nothing

Answer 1

A. V1 inherits R200 000, V2 inherits R200 000, son A inherits R200 000 and son B inherits R200 000