A died leaving no compulsory heirs except his brothers and sisters of the full blood and a cousin. How shall his estate be partitioned?
A)The brothers and sisters and the cousin will inherit in equal shares.
B)The brothers and sisters will inherit in equal shares.
C)The cousin will get ½ of the share of each brother.
D)The cousin is not entitled to any share not being a collateral relative who is entitled under the law of intestate succession.

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Under the law of intestate succession, when a person dies without a will and has no compulsory heirs (such as children or spouse), the estate goes to the relatives in the order specified by law. Brothers and sisters of the full blood are direct relatives and are entitled to inherit in equal shares. Cousins do not inherit when there are closer relatives such as siblings available to inherit the estate.

A Died Leaving No Compulsory Heirs Except His Brothers and Sisters