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Christian Law: Inheritance and Succession

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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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Christian law, there are no specific grounds for disinheritance.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Christian law, the surviving spouse inherits the entire property of the deceased in the absence of a will.

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

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The surviving spouse inherits one-third of the property of the deceased if there are children.

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

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The children inherit two-thirds of the property of the deceased.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The parents inherit one-half of the property of the deceased if there is no surviving spouse or children.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The siblings inherit all of the property of the deceased if there is no surviving spouse, children, or parents.

Can a Christian make a will?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It depends on the circumstances

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christians are free to make a will to dispose of their property after their death.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A valid Christian will must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two or more witnesses.

Can a Christian will be revoked?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It depends on the circumstances

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Christian will can be revoked at any time before the death of the testator.

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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Christian will can be revoked by destroying the will, making a new will, or declaring orally that the will is revoked.

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

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If a Christian dies intestate, the property of the deceased is distributed according to the rules of intestacy.

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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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under Christian law, the surviving spouse inherits the entire property of the deceased in the absence of a will.

Can a Christian adopt a child?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It depends on the circumstances

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christians are free to adopt children.

What are the requirements for a valid Christian adoption?

  1. The adoptive parents must be Christian

  2. The child must be Christian

  3. The adoption must be approved by a court of law

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A valid Christian adoption requires that the adoptive parents be Christian, the child be Christian, and the adoption be approved by a court of law.

What are the effects of a valid Christian adoption?

  1. The adopted child becomes the legal child of the adoptive parents

  2. The adopted child inherits the property of the adoptive parents

  3. The adopted child is entitled to maintenance and support from the adoptive parents

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A valid Christian adoption results in the adopted child becoming the legal child of the adoptive parents, inheriting the property of the adoptive parents, and being entitled to maintenance and support from the adoptive parents.

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