Kit has two children, Lea and Merl, both of whom predecease Kit. Lea is survived by her son Nat. Merl is survived by her daughters Opal and Pearl. On Kit's death, if the distribution of the estate is per capita, Pearl will receive
A)everything.
B)nothing.
C)one-half.
D)one-third.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a per capita distribution, each living descendant at the same generational level receives an equal share. Since Nat, Opal, and Pearl are all at the same generational level (grandchildren of Kit), the estate is divided equally among them. Therefore, Pearl receives one-third of the estate.

Kit Has Two Children, Lea and Merl, Both of Whom