Asked by
Saulo Dantas
on Dec 19, 2024
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In his will, Rowan makes a gift of a rare Shakespeare folio to his sister Tiffany. Tiffany dies before her brother, survived by her daughter Uma. On Rowan's death, the gift of the folio
A) fails.
B) lapses.
C) is made to Uma.
D) escheats.
Escheats
The legal process by which unclaimed property reverts to the state if the rightful owner cannot be found over a period of time.
- Acquire familiarity with the rules governing gifts by will, their lawful standing, and what happens if a legatee dies before the person making the will.
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YM
Learning Objectives
- Acquire familiarity with the rules governing gifts by will, their lawful standing, and what happens if a legatee dies before the person making the will.