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DISTINCTION NOTES LEARNING UNITS 1-6
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[Show more]• What is the law of succession? What are the three types of succession? 
• What differentiates testate succession from intestate succession? 
• What is the purpose of the rules of succession? 
• What is the difference between common law of succession and customary law of 
succession? 
• H...
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Add to cart• What is the law of succession? What are the three types of succession? 
• What differentiates testate succession from intestate succession? 
• What is the purpose of the rules of succession? 
• What is the difference between common law of succession and customary law of 
succession? 
• H...
• Distinguish between various important concepts applicable to the law of succession; 
• Know when the rules of intestate succession come into operation; 
• Apply the appropriate section of the Intestate Succession Act to any one of the 
possibilities that may arise in intestate succession.
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Add to cart• Distinguish between various important concepts applicable to the law of succession; 
• Know when the rules of intestate succession come into operation; 
• Apply the appropriate section of the Intestate Succession Act to any one of the 
possibilities that may arise in intestate succession.
The concept of freedom of testation will be examined and whether or not it can be expressed by anyone other than the testator. You will also study the formalities for the execution of a will as provided for in section 2 (1) of the Wills Act 7 of 1953, what are the consequences and possible remedies ...
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Add to cartThe concept of freedom of testation will be examined and whether or not it can be expressed by anyone other than the testator. You will also study the formalities for the execution of a will as provided for in section 2 (1) of the Wills Act 7 of 1953, what are the consequences and possible remedies ...
Categories of beneficiaries to who qualify and are disqualified from benefiting from the deceased’s estate. You will also study the contents of a will, which places emphasis on the unlimited freedom of testation of the testator to dispose of his estate as he wishes, resulting in varying contents
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Add to cartCategories of beneficiaries to who qualify and are disqualified from benefiting from the deceased’s estate. You will also study the contents of a will, which places emphasis on the unlimited freedom of testation of the testator to dispose of his estate as he wishes, resulting in varying contents
A mutual Will usually includes massing of estates. This has a direct bearing of the distribution of the estate, more so where the survivor of the Will elects to either repudiate or adiate the benefit. The first theme in this learning unit examines the characteristics and legal consequences of joint ...
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Add to cartA mutual Will usually includes massing of estates. This has a direct bearing of the distribution of the estate, more so where the survivor of the Will elects to either repudiate or adiate the benefit. The first theme in this learning unit examines the characteristics and legal consequences of joint ...
The administration of deceased estates is the process of winding up the affairs/estate of the deceased and ensuring that his testamentary directions are carried out. You will also study the functions of the Master and the Executor of the deceased estate, in the winding up process.
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Add to cartThe administration of deceased estates is the process of winding up the affairs/estate of the deceased and ensuring that his testamentary directions are carried out. You will also study the functions of the Master and the Executor of the deceased estate, in the winding up process.
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