Bob and Mary are husband and wife,respectively.They co-own their home as tenants by the entirety.In early 1997,Bob,without Mary's knowledge,sells his share of the home to Alice,a ski instructor at Aspen Ski Area.Bob's will leaves all his property to Edith,a ski instructor at Sun Valley Ski Area.Bob unexpectedly dies on December 16,1997.Who will own the home following his death?

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As tenants by the entirety, Bob and Mary each own the entire property together, which means that Bob cannot sell his share of the home without Mary's consent. Therefore, Alice's purchase of Bob's share is invalid. Upon Bob's death, Mary will become the sole owner of the home. Edith's inheritance of Bob's property in his will does not include the co-owned home, as Mary still has ownership of her share.

Bob and Mary Are Husband and Wife,respectively