Jan has two daughters,Ann and Betty.Each of these daughters has two sons.While all of these persons are living,Jan writes a will leaving her entire estate to her "lineal descendants,per stirpes." After Jan writes this will,the older daughter,Ann,dies.Jan dies next.If the value of Jan's estate is $120,000,how much does Ann's older son receive?

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"Per stirpes" means that the estate is divided equally among the branches of the family. Since Jan has two daughters, the estate is divided into two equal parts of $60,000 each. Ann's share of $60,000 is then divided equally between her two sons, so each son receives $30,000.

Jan Has Two Daughters,Ann and Betty