Ella has three children, Todd, Terry, and Tricia. Terry has passed away but leaves a wife and three children. Ella's will directs that her property be distributed to her children, "share and share alike." Her will also directs that if her children predecease her that her children's heirs "shall inherit that child's share, share and share alike." What portion of Ella's estate would each of the three children of Terry inherit?

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Since Terry has predeceased Ella, Terry's share would be divided among his three children. Ella has three children, so the estate is divided into thirds. Terry's third is then divided equally among his three children, so each of Terry's children would inherit 1/9 of Ella's estate.

Ella Has Three Children, Todd, Terry, and Tricia