Fred and Mary Were Married

question 34

Essay

Fred and Mary were married. Fred had executed a will prior to the marriage that left all of his property, both real and personal, to his mother. Fred later died without changing his will. Mary feels that she should be entitled to some of Fred's estate. While waiting for Fred's estate to be finalized, Mary remarries. Mary's second husband executes a will providing for Mary. Later, after Mary and her husband adopt two children, her second husband dies. Mary feels that her children should be entitled to receive something from her second husband's estate. Is Mary and, later, are her adopted children entitled to receive something under the wills?

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Definitions:

Opiates

A group of drugs derived from opium, used for their analgesic, narcotic, and sedative properties.

Heroin

An opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of various opium poppy plants, known for its highly addictive properties.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical or psychological symptoms that follow the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of a substance.

Endorphins

Neurotransmitters produced in the brain that act as natural painkillers and are also involved in feelings of pleasure or euphoria.