In 2011, Jonah sold a building to his two married sons: Bert, and Charles. In 2012, Charles was thinking of severing the joint tenancy, but before anything was said or done, Charles and Bert both drowned in a boating accident. Charles died immediately, but Bert died two months later, never having regained consciousness. Charles had willed his interest in the property to his wife and Bert had willed his to his son. On these facts, which of the following is true?

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When Jonah sold the building to his two sons, Bert and Charles, it is presumed that they took title as tenants in common, unless otherwise specified in the purchase agreement. Therefore, each son would own a separate and divisible share of the property.

When Charles and Bert died, their respective interests in the property would pass according to their wills. Since Charles had willed his interest to his wife and Bert had willed his interest to his son, Bert's interest would pass to his son, but Charles's interest would pass to his wife.

Therefore, Charles's wife is entitled to Charles's half of the property, and Bert's son is entitled to Bert's half. Since they each own a separate and divisible share of the property, they would not have a leasehold interest or an interest through adverse possession. Choice D is the correct answer.

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