R dies intestate.R's survivors include M (spouse),G (brother),and Q (niece,daughter of predeceased sister).Based on the rules of per stirpes intestate succession discussed in the text and applications,what is the likely intestate distribution?

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Under the rules of per stirpes intestate succession, when a person dies intestate (without a will), the surviving spouse typically has the priority to inherit the entire estate, especially in the absence of direct descendants (children, grandchildren). Therefore, the spouse (M) would likely receive the entire estate, excluding the brother (G) and niece (Q, daughter of a predeceased sister) from inheritance.

R Dies Intestate