The following creditors have proved claims against Sarah's insolvent estate: SARS a claim of R120 000 (One hundred and twenty thousand rand) for income tax before sequestration; Best Funerals a claim of R6 000 (Six thousand rand) for death bed expenses of Sarah's wife who passed away one month before sequestration of her estate; her employee Sam had a claim of R40 000.00 (Forty thousand rand) for four month's salary for the period before sequestration, and sheriff's charges for a claim of R1 200.00 (One thousand two hundred rand) for making an inventory of the estate assets after sequestration.

Q.3.1 Identify the preferment creditors in the scenario above.

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Q3.2

With reference to the set of facts, explain the order in which the free residue of the estate will be paid to the creditors in the scenario.

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Q3.3	Sarah is concerned that she will remain insolvent indefinitely. Advise Sarah of the legal position in this respect.

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