SHORT QUESTIONS 1.

Explain whether the following bequests / appointments are valid or invalid, providing reasons for your answers. If invalid, explain what would happen to the asset. a. Donald leaves his sports car to his son, Dewey. b. Donald bequeaths his sports car to his son, Dewey, and provides that Dewey has a complete discretion as to the further disposition of the car. c. Donald creates a trust in his will with the purpose of combatting the spread of AIDS in South Africa and bequeaths R100 000 to the trust. Donald confers on Minnie an exclusive discretion to decide which relevant organisations fulfilling the trust purpose must benefit. d. Tom creates a trust in his will and provides that his trustees will have the exclusive discretion to determine the income and capital beneficiaries e. Tom bequeaths his house to Gary and provides that Gary must on his death determine who will inherit the house. Gary predeceases Tom and Garys will provides that the house must go to his wife, Susan. 2. Explain the difference between a general and special power of appointment.