Megan, Who Has No Heirs or Next of Kin, Makes

question 76

Multiple Choice

Megan, who has no heirs or next of kin, makes a will leaving her estate to her best friend, Pat. If Megan's will is witnessed by only two instead of three people as required by her state statute, upon her death her estate will:

• A) go to Pat without court involvement.
• B) escheat to the state.
• C) go through probate, at which time the court will try to determine Megan's intent as to disposition and follow that intent.
• D) be given to a charity as determined by the probate court.

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