Question

Akira Chang's uncle dies without a will, leaving an estate of $945,000. His heirs consist of a wife and two adult children. His state requires that, in the absence of a will, each child is to receive two-thirds as much as a spouse. How much will his wife receive?

Answer 1

Let w represent the amount the wife receives.
.. w +2*(2/3*w) = 945,000
.. 7/3w = 945,000
.. w = (3/7)*945,000 = 405,000

The wife will receive $405,000.