Kit has two children, Lea (the eldest) and Merl, both of whom predecease Kit. Lea is survived by a son, Nat, and Merl by two daughters, Opal and Pearl. On Kit's death, if the estate is distributed per capita
A) Nat will receive one-half of the estate, and Opal and Pearl will each receive one-fourth.
B) Nat will receive the entire estate.
C) the grandchildren will each receive one-third of the estate.
D) the grandchildren will not receive anything.

Question

​Kit has two children, Lea (the eldest) and Merl, both of whom predecease Kit. Lea is survived by a son, Nat, and Merl by two daughters, Opal and Pearl. On Kit's death, if the estate is distributed per capita
A) ​Nat will receive one-half of the estate, and Opal and Pearl will each receive one-fourth.
B) ​Nat will receive the entire estate.
C) ​the grandchildren will each receive one-third of the estate.
D) ​the grandchildren will not receive anything.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the estate is distributed per capita, Lea, Merl, and Kit would each be considered a separate share of the estate. Lea's share would go entirely to her son Nat. Merl's share would be split equally between her two daughters, Opal and Pearl. Therefore, there would be three shares: Nat would receive one share, and Opal and Pearl would each receive half a share. This means each grandchild would receive one-third of the estate.

​Kit Has Two Children, Lea (The Eldest) and Merl, Both

Kit Has Two Children, Lea (The Eldest) and Merl, Both