“Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) Under the antenuptial contract alone, she would have had no claim on his estate. The court
Category: Succession Law
Devolution of Estates:
The law of succession prescribes the rules for how a deceased person’s assets (estate) are transferred to beneficiaries after death.
Identification of Beneficiaries:
It identifies who is entitled to inherit and the extent of their inheritance.
Rights and Duties:
It also determines the various rights and duties of those involved, including beneficiaries and creditors.
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