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Christian Law: Inheritance and Succession

Christian Law: Inheritance and Succession

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a valid ground for disinheritance under Christian law?

  1. Wilful and continued desertion of the deceased for a period of not less than two years
  2. Cruelty towards the deceased
  3. Neglect to maintain the deceased
  4. All of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In the absence of a will, who inherits the property of a deceased Christian?

  1. The surviving spouse
  2. The children of the deceased
  3. The parents of the deceased
  4. The siblings of the deceased
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the share of the surviving spouse in the property of the deceased if there are children?

  1. One-half
  2. One-third
  3. One-fourth
  4. One-fifth
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the share of the children in the property of the deceased?

  1. One-half
  2. Two-thirds
  3. Three-fourths
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the share of the parents in the property of the deceased if there is no surviving spouse or children?

  1. One-half
  2. One-third
  3. One-fourth
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the share of the siblings in the property of the deceased if there is no surviving spouse, children, or parents?

  1. One-half
  2. One-third
  3. One-fourth
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Christian make a will?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. It depends on the circumstances
  4. None of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the formalities required for a valid Christian will?

  1. It must be in writing
  2. It must be signed by the testator
  3. It must be witnessed by two or more witnesses
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a Christian will be revoked?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. It depends on the circumstances
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the ways in which a Christian will can be revoked?

  1. By destroying the will
  2. By making a new will
  3. By declaring orally that the will is revoked
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if a Christian dies intestate?

  1. The property of the deceased is distributed according to the rules of intestacy
  2. The property of the deceased is forfeited to the state
  3. The property of the deceased is distributed according to the wishes of the deceased's family
  4. None of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the rules of intestacy under Christian law?

  1. The surviving spouse inherits the entire property of the deceased
  2. The children of the deceased inherit the entire property of the deceased
  3. The parents of the deceased inherit the entire property of the deceased
  4. The siblings of the deceased inherit the entire property of the deceased
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