W, a Hindu woman, dies intestate, leaving self-acquired property. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956…
The husband and three surviving children take simultaneously in the first entry, so each receives one fourth.
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W, a Hindu woman, dies intestate, leaving self-acquired property. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies, and her only surviving heirs are her husband, one son and two daughters. How is her estate divided?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
The husband and three surviving children take simultaneously in the first entry, so each receives one fourth.
Option feedback
Option A
The husband and three surviving children take simultaneously in the first entry, so each receives one fourth.
Option B
The first entry gives no reserved half-share to the husband.
Option C
The first entry gives no reserved half-share to the son.
Option D
Each daughter takes in her own right. They do not form a single group for a common one-third share.
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