In her will,Beth devised her house to her friend,Janet.When Beth died,Janet took possession over the house and Beth's estate contained $300,000 of ungifted cash.A few days later,Janet learned the house Beth gifted to her was subject to a $120,000 mortgage.Which of the following statements is true?
A) Janet is entitled to $120,000 from the estate to make her gift whole.
B) Janet is entitled to $120,000 from the estate because Beth's will devised the house without mention that it was subject to a mortgage.
C) Janet is entitled to $120,000 plus any reasonable attorney fees from the estate because it was Beth's intent for her to receive the property without any outstanding claims.
D) Janet is not entitled to $120,000 from the estate and if she keeps the house,she will be liable for any outstanding claims against it.
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