[Solved] A died leaving no compulsory heirs except his brothers and sisters of the full blood and a cousin. How shall his estate be partitioned?

Q.	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.
Answer» B. The brothers and sisters will inherit in equal shares;

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