Asked by allison brockington on May 26, 2024

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Patty executes a will, leaving her estate to her spouse Quentin. They have a daughter Rita. Later, Patty and Quentin divorce. Patty does not execute a new will before she dies. With respect to Patty's estate, Quentin is entitled to

A) everything.
B) nothing.
C) one-half.
D) one-third.

Estate

The collective assets and liabilities of a person, especially considered in the context of their will or the administration of their property after death.

  • Analyze the impact of personal changes (e.g., marriage, divorce) on estate distribution.
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AB
Arevalo BotchokMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In many jurisdictions, divorce automatically revokes any provisions in a will that favor a former spouse unless the will explicitly states otherwise. Since Patty did not execute a new will after the divorce, Quentin would generally not be entitled to inherit under the old will, assuming the jurisdiction follows this rule.