John Doe died. He was married to Sue Doe and they had a daughter, Emily Doe. Sue claims maintenance from John's deceased estate in terms of the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act. Emily also has a claim as dependant. The estate has insufficient resources to meet both claims. How will this be resolved?

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Emily's claim will get precedence over Sue's claim.

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Both claims will be rejected.

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Sue's claim will get precedence over Emily's claim.

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Both claims will be reduced proportionally.

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