A landowner included in his will a provision giving "all of my property, both real and personal, wherever situated, to my widow

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A landowner included in his will a provision giving "all of my property, both real and personal, wherever situated, to my widow

for life, and after her death to any of our children who may survive her."What is the gift to the children?A A contingent remainder.B A vested remainder.C A shifting executory interest.D Void, as violating the Rule Against Perpetuities.

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Ivenika [448] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-16T21:16:12+03:00

Answer:

A. A contingent remainder.

Explanation:

A contingent remainder refers to a legal transfer of property that could only occurs after one specific circumstances mentioned by the original owner rather than the death of original owner itself.

From the case above, the children only receive the property only if the wife of the original owner has passed away (this is the specific circumstances)