Shortly Before He Died, Walter Drafted a Will to Make

question 19

Multiple Choice

Shortly before he died, Walter drafted a will to make sure that the appropriate people enjoyed Bearsclaw, the name of his cabin in the mountains. At the time of Walter's death, his brother Herman was married to Stella. Stella also owned a cabin in the mountains, which she let Herman use. As Walter knew, however, Stella intended that after she died, her cabin would pass to her cousin. Walter's will therefore said that Bearsclaw would go to his sister, Maria, until Stella died. When Stella died, Bearsclaw would go to Herman. Which of the following can be said with respect to Bearsclaw after Walter died?

• A) Herman held a reversion
• B) Herman held a remainder
• C) Stella enjoys a life estate
• D) Maria held a reversion
• E) Maria held a remainder

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Definitions:

Confounding Variable

An external variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially skewing the results.

Observational Study

A study in which the researcher observes and records behavior or outcomes without manipulating variables.

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Control Group

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