Darius Wrote a Will Leaving His Property in Equal Shares

question 51

Multiple Choice

Darius wrote a will leaving his property in equal shares "to all my friends" which he dated and signed.Is the will valid?

• A)Yes,most likely,since the document expresses Darius' intent.
• B)Probably not,since the language of the will is ambiguous.
• C)Yes,since he has dated and signed it.
• D)No,since there is a numerical limit to the number of legal heirs.

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