When Someone Named to Receive a Gift in a Will

question 15

Multiple Choice

When someone named to receive a gift in a will refuses to accept it, the property passes

• A) to the state.
• B) by intestacy to other family members.
• C) to that person anyway.
• D) according to the residuary clause of the will.

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Definitions:

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