a) Rachel and Mike are married. They are both retired and Mikes sister Donna is living with them as she is not well. Mike dies, but Donna now needs 24-hour care, so Rachel continues to care for her. Although Donna never married herself, she has a daughter Gina. Gina resents the fact that she did not know her father and is not in contact with her mother.

Donna dies without leaving a will. Who will inherit? Why? 2 marks

b) Harveys father recently died in a car accident and Harvey inherited his fathers estate. His parents had separated when he was small and, when his mother remarried, he was brought up by his paternal grandparents because his father travelled a lot for work. His grandparents have been like parents to him.

If Harvey does not write a will, who will inherit his estate? Why? 2 marks

c) Louis and Edith both had unhappy marriages and are divorced. They are now living together, but do not want to marry for some time yet. Louis has three children, a boy and two girls, and Edith has two younger boys.

Louis has discovered that he has terminal cancer, and he has not made a will. Who will inherit his estate under intestacy rules? Give your reasons. 2 marks

d) In (c) above, all five children live together in the family home, and Louis is the main breadwinner. If he dies without making a will, what remedies does Edith have for her and her children? Explain the remedy and the possible outcomes. 4 marks

Total 10 marks