Gail dies intestate leaving two children, Benjamin and Christopher. Her daughter, Anna, died two years earlier. Anna had three children, Carolyn, Jeffrey and Scott. If Gail leaves an estate of $150,000, how much will Jeffrey's share be under the usual statutes of descent and distribution?

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Jeffrey is Anna's child, and Anna is Gail's child. Under the usual statutes of descent and distribution, Jeffrey will inherit 1/3 of Anna's share of Gail's estate. Anna's share of Gail's estate is 1/3 of $150,000, which is $50,000. Therefore, Jeffrey's share of Gail's estate is 1/3 of $50,000, which is $16,667.

Gail Dies Intestate Leaving Two Children, Benjamin and Christopher