Thabo was an entrepreneur and by the age of thirty he was already a billionaire. He decided

to try out online dating. He met Sonia online and fell madly in love. Six weeks after meeting

her in person for the first time, he became very sick and was hospitalised. At times, he was

delirious and did not recognise his parents when they visited him in hospital. Sonia also

visited him and told him that she was expecting their child. She urged him to make a will inwhich he makes provision for their child. He asked her to arrange for his secretary to come to

the hospital. When his secretary arrived, she found him very sick and weak and in a state of

confusion. Sonia was also present and told Thabo that he intended to make a will to provide

for their child. Thabo dictated a short will to his secretary, leaving all his possessions to Sonia

and their child. He signed the will and two nurses, who were present when he signed, also

signed the will as witnesses. Thabo died the next day.

After his death his parents, who were his nearest blood relatives, were surprised to find out

that he had left his entire estate to someone they had never met. After a few months, it also

became clear that Sonia was not expecting a child. They approached you, an attorney, for

advice. What will you advise them? Explain a course of action and all possible arguments

that can be raised in this matter, to them. Also explain the chances of succeeding with your

suggested course of action.