A Valuable Parcel of Land Was Left to Two Sisters

question 62

Multiple Choice

A valuable parcel of land was left to two sisters, Mary and Josephine, as joint tenants. Later on both of them married. Mary was killed in an auto accident, leaving no will. In this situation, Mary's family would acquire:

• A) half interest as a tenant in common with Josephine
• B) one-quarter interest in the property
• C) no interest in the property
• D) half interest as joint tenants with Josephine

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