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LAW OF SUCCESSION PVL2602 STUDY UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION:  Forms part of Private Law  Comprises legal rules that determine what happens to a person’s estate after his death.  Rules of succession identify the persons entitled to succeed the deceased (the beneficiaries) and the extent of the benefits (inheritance / legacies) they are to receive.  Also includes the rights and duties of the beneficiaries & creditors may have over deceased estate.  Succession takes place in 3 way...

1 LAW OF SUCCESSION STUDY UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION:  Forms part of Private Law  Comprises legal rules that determine what happens to a person’s estate after his death.  Rules of succession identify the persons entitled to succeed the deceased (the beneficiaries) and the extent of the benefits (inheritance / legacies) they are to receive.  Also includes the rights and duties of the beneficiaries & creditors may have over deceased estate.  Succession takes place in 3 ways: ...