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Thabo died intestate. Thabo and his wife, Miriam had three children Ben, Carla and
Dumisani. They also adopted a daughter, Yvette. Thabo died in May 2020 and is survived by
the following relatives:
• Carla and Dumisane;
• Ben’s son Gordon. (Ben was murdered by Gordon, who is currently in jail);
• Sandile, Thabo’s daughter from an extramarital relationship with Refilwe;
• Sandile’s two children, Vickie and Frans; and
• Yvette’s three children, Zandi, Xabo, and Maggie. Yvette died in 2010.
,How many stirpes does Thabo have?
a.
5
b.
9
c.
4
d.
8
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Tiro made a valid will in 2019. In 2020 he decided that he wanted to change the name of
one of the beneficiaries. He used “tippex” to erase the name and wrote the name of the new
beneficiary over the “tippex”. Will this amendment be valid?
a.
Yes, provided he signed next to the amendment.
b.
Yes, provided a commissioner of oaths attached the certificate required by section 2(1)(a)(v)
of the Wills Act 7 of 1953.
c.
Yes, provided he and two witnesses signed next to the amendment.
d.
, No, because one is not allowed to use “tippex” in a will. The will should have been retyped
and re-executed.
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The correct answer is: Yes, provided he and two witnesses signed next to the amendment.
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Thabo’s valid will provides as follows:
“I leave my beach house to my sister, Siyabonga. If she emigrates before my death, the
house must go to my brother, Bheki.”
The bequest of the beach house to Siyabonga is subject to a ...
a.
fideicommissum.
b.
suspensive condition.
c.
direct substitution in favour of Bheki.
d.
modus.
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The correct answer is: direct substitution in favour of Bheki.
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