X dies intestate. He is survived by his wife, Y and daughter, A. X and Y were married in community of property and their joint estate amounted to R1 million. How will X's estate devolve?

Question

A.
Y will inherit R 1 million and A will inherit nothing

B.
Y will inherit R500 000 and A will inherit R500 000

C.
Y will get R500 000 in terms of matrimonial property law and inherit R500 000 while A will inherit nothing

D.
Y will get R500 000 in terms of matrimonial property law and inherit R250 000 while A will inherit R250 000

Answer 1

B.
Y will inherit R500 000 and A will inherit R500 000.