Darla dies intestate leaving two children, Brad and Christopher.Her daughter, Anna, died two years earlier.Anna had three children, Iris, Jeffrey and Keith.If Darla leaves an estate of $300,000, how much will Jeffrey's share be under the usual statutes of descent and distribution?

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Under the usual statutes of descent and distribution, when a child (Anna) predeceases a parent (Darla), the deceased child's share is divided equally among her children. Darla's estate would be divided into three equal parts for her surviving children and the share of the deceased child. Anna's share ($100,000) is divided equally among her three children, giving Jeffrey $33,333.

Darla Dies Intestate Leaving Two Children, Brad and Christopher