Which of the Following Would Be the Most Likely Result

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the most likely result regarding Samantha's claim to the house?

• A) She receives all her mother's things including the house.
• B) Because of the form of ownership previously held by Trudy and Mark, she only receives a portion of the ownership of the house with the remainder being held by any other children of Trudy or Mark, including Alex.
• C) She receives only a life estate with the remainder going to Alex when she dies.
• D) She does not receive anything because the entire title had already passed to Alex.
• E) She must provide Alex with a one-half interest in the house only because her mother did not live longer than 6 months following the death of Mark.

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