Ella has three children, Todd, Terry, and Tricia. Terry has ...

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Ella has three children, Todd, Terry, and Tricia. Terry has passed away but leaves a wife and three children. Ella's will directs that her property be distributed to her children, share and share alike. Her will also directs that if her children predecease her that her children's heirs shall inherit that child's share, share and share alike. What method of distribution is Ella following?
 A)The per capita method of distribution
 B)The blended UPC method of distribution
 C)A per stirpes method of distribution
 D)None of the above

Question 2

In constructing the railroads in the United States, thousands of landowners granted the federal government easements for the placement of railroad tracks. As rail travel declined, many of the routes were no longer used. Many of the railroad tracks were dismantled formally by cities and towns and many were dismantled informally by those seeking to utilize the iron from the tracks and the wooden ties. In some cases, the tracks were turned into bicycle paths that have served recreational and commuter needs. Assume the easements were granted solely for railroad tracks. Which of the following is correct?
 A) The decline of train travel and abandonment of use results in termination of the easements.
 B) The easement is a land right granted in perpetuity.
 C) The landowners could only have the government rights terminated through court action.
 D) The railroads had only a license and it terminated at the will of the landowners.

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A