Tabitha’s valid will provides as follows:

"I leave my farm to my son Xavier and my wife Victoria. The residue of my estate goes to my brother, Bobby."
Xavier, who has a son, Wim, repudiates his benefit. Thabitha is survived by Victoria, Xavier, Wim and Bobby. Who will inherit the farm?

Question

Tabitha’s valid will provides as follows:  
 
 "I leave my farm to my son Xavier and my wife Victoria. The residue of my estate goes to my brother, Bobby."  
 Xavier, who has a son, Wim, repudiates his benefit. Thabitha is survived by Victoria, Xavier, Wim and Bobby. Who will inherit the farm?

Answer

Wim, Victoria and Bobby will inherit the farm according to intestate succession as the will is ineffective.

Answer

Bobby will inherit the farm because it falls into the residue of the estate.

Answer

Victoria will inherit the farm in terms of section 2C(1) of the Wills Act 7 of 1953.

Answer

Victoria will inherit the farm according to the accrual principle because Xavier and Victoria were joined by means of joinder  re .

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Tabitha’s valid will provides as follows: "I leave my farm to my son Xavier...

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