The Provisions of a Will Currently Undergoing Probate Are: "One

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Multiple Choice

The provisions of a will currently undergoing probate are: "One thousand shares of Wal-mart stock to my son; $10,000 in cash from my savings account to my brother; $5,000 in cash to my daughter; and any remaining property divided equally between my son and daughter." At the time of death, the estate included 1,400 shares of Wal-mart stock and $25,000 cash in the savings account.
-What would the son have received from the settlement of the estate?

• A) 1,000 shares of Wal-mart stock and $15,000 cash
• B) 1,000 shares of Wal-mart stock and $0 cash
• C) 1,000 shares of Wal-mart stock and $10,000 cash
• D) 1,200 shares of Wal-mart stock and $5,000 cash
• E) 1,400 shares of Wal-mart stock and $5,000 cash

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