Tebogo’s valid will provides as follows:

"I leave my house to my sons Xander and Yusuf in equal shares. The residue of my estate goes to my brother, Blake."
Xander predeceased Tebogo but is survived by a son Wade. Tebogo is survived by Yusuf, Wade and Blake.
Who will inherit the house?

Question

Tebogo’s valid will provides as follows: 
 
 "I leave my house to my sons Xander and Yusuf in equal shares. The residue of my estate goes to my brother, Blake."  
 Xander predeceased Tebogo but is survived by a son Wade. Tebogo is survived by Yusuf, Wade and Blake. 
 Who will inherit the house?

Answer

Yusuf will inherit the house according to the accrual principle because Xander and Yusuf were joined by means of  joinder re .

Answer

Wade, Yusuf and Blake will inherit the house according to intestate succession as the will is ineffective.

Answer

Blake will inherit the house as it falls into the residue of the estate.

Answer

Yusuf and Wade will inherit the house in terms of section 2C(2) of the Wills Act 7 of 1953.

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Tebogo’s valid will provides as follows: "I leave my house to my sons Xander...

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