Tom made a will in which he appointed his wife, Ethel, as his sole heir. He also appointed her as the executor of the estate. Which one of the following statements regarding Ethel’s legal position is correct?

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Ethel may only inherit in terms of the will if she applies for a court order to this effect and the High Court finds in her favour.

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Ethel may only inherit in terms of the will if she rejects her appointment as executor.

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Ethel may only inherit in terms of the will if she would have been an intestate heir had Tom died without a will.

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Ethel may inherit in terms of the will because her appointment as executor has no influence on her capacity to benefit under the will.

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