Tom, who died intestate in October 2023, was married out community of property to Wendy. The accrual system was applicable to the marriage and Tom’s estate is entitled to R200 000 accrual from Wendy. They had four children, Ayanda, Bongani, Carla (adopted) and Dumi. Ayanda, who died in 2015, had 3 daughters, Eve, Fiona and Tara. Carla, who died 2010, was survived by her son, Siya. Tom’s estate was worth R 1 600 000. How will Tom’s estate devolve?

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Tom, who died intestate in October 2023, was married out community of property to Wendy. The accrual system was applicable to the marriage and Tom’s estate is entitled to R200 000 accrual from Wendy. They had four children, Ayanda, Bongani, Carla (adopted) and Dumi. Ayanda, who died in 2015, had 3 daughters, Eve, Fiona and Tara. Carla, who died 2010, was survived by her son, Siya. Tom’s estate was worth R 1 600 000. How will Tom’s estate devolve?

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Wendy, Bongani and Dumi will each inherit R320 000 and Siya, Eve, Fiona and Tara will each inherit R160 000.

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Wendy, Bongani, Dumi and Siya will each inherit R360 00 and Eve, Fiona and Tara will each inherit R120 000.

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Wendy, Bongani and Dumi will each inherit R360 000 and Siya, Eve, Fiona and Tara will each inherit R180 000.

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Wendy will inherit R250 000, Bongani, Dumi and Siya will each inherit R337 500, Eve, Fiona and Tara will each inherit R112 500.

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