Author Question: Jerolyn Griffeth, a widow, had three daughters: Anna, Hannah, and Malia. Her will provided that upon ... (Read 40 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Jerolyn Griffeth, a widow, had three daughters: Anna, Hannah, and Malia. Her will provided that upon her death her estate would be divided per capita among her daughters, and if a daughter predeceased her, to have any grandchildren receive that daughter's share. When Jerolyn passed away, Malia had predeceased her, but Malia had two daughters: Sasha and Talia. Which of the following is correct for the distribution of Jerolyn's estate?
A)Anna, Hannah, Sasha, and Talia each get one-fourth of the estate
B)Anna and Hannah get one-third of the estate and Sasha and Talia each get one-sixth
C)Anna and Hannah each get one-half of the estate
D)None of the above

Question 2

Explain the difference between an easement by necessity and easement by implication.

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

An easement by necessity requires absolute necessity whereas an easement by implication uses a reasonable standard. Prior use and joint ownership are required for both.