Suppose Bob dies intestate leaving Dina, his a widow, and two children, Ed and Fred, with five grandchildren. If the estate is distributed per stirpes: __________.

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Per stirpes distribution means that each branch of the family will receive an equal share. In this case, Dina is one branch and Ed and Fred represent the other branch. As per stirpes distribution, Dina will receive one-third of the estate as the spouse and the remaining two-thirds will be divided equally between Ed and Fred. Therefore, each of the children will receive one-third of the estate and Dina will receive one-third as the surviving spouse. So, option B is the correct answer.

Suppose Bob Dies Intestate Leaving Dina, His a Widow, and Two