06. Marriage without parents or legal guardians

On 10 September 1988 Kevin, a 26-year old business­man, married Karla, a winsome lass of 18. Without the knowledge of their parents or legal guardians, Kevin and Karla entered into an antenuptial contract the day before their marriage stipulating that conjugal partnership of gains shall govern their marriage. Al the time of their marriage Kevin's estate was worth 50 Million while Karla's was valued at 2 Million.

A month after their marriage Kevin died in a freak helicopter accident. He left no will, no debts, no obligations. Surviving Kevin. aside from Karla, are his only relatives: his brother Luis and first cousin Lilia,

1. What property regime governed the marriage of Kevin and Karla? Explain.

2. Determine the value of the estate of Kevin.

3. Who are Kevin's heirs?


4. How much is each of Kevin's heirs entitled to
inherit?

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