Laura was an 80 year old widow who was being cared for by Mary at her home. Mary had been with her for the part 10 years. upon Laura's death it was discovered that Mary had inherited all of Laura's earthly belongings including the house they lived in. Laura's two children are puzzled, as they knew their mother was senile, but would not have given Mary all her belongings.                i.      Will Mary be allowed to keep Laura's belongings? why or why not?                  ii.      Is Laura's state of mind important?                 iii.      What action can Laura's children take?                 iv.      Give two factors that will be considered in allowing the children to take                            action?

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Laura was an 80 year old widow who was being cared for by Mary at her home. Mary had been with her for the part 10 years. upon Laura's death it was discovered that Mary had inherited all of Laura's earthly belongings including the house they lived in. Laura's two children are puzzled, as they knew their mother was senile, but would not have given Mary all her belongings.

               i.      Will Mary be allowed to keep Laura's belongings? why or why not?

                 ii.      Is Laura's state of mind important?

                iii.      What action can Laura's children take?

                iv.      Give two factors that will be considered in allowing the children to take

                           action?

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