Molly Is Not Married and Has No Children

question 22

Multiple Choice

Molly is not married and has no children. She executes a will, disposing of her estate to her sister Nina. Later, Molly marries Owen. They have no children. Molly does not execute a new will before she dies. With respect to Molly's estate, Owen is entitled to

• A)everything.
• B)nothing.
• C)one-half.
• D)one-third.

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