Hassan was ill for some time and was in and out of the hospital. He died last week from COVID at age 85. Hassan did not have a Will. His estate is valued at $4 million, including a house valued at $1,700,000 and investments with a market value of $2.3 million. Hassan's wife died 2 years ago. He leaves behind his two adult children and his new girlfriend, Salma who all believe that they will inherit the estate assets. When Hassan was in the hospital, he spoke his last words by giving instructions as to how to distribute his estate.

Which of the following is true?

I. The estate assets will be distributed according to the intestacy provisions of the province in which Hassan lived.

II. Hassan did not die intestate.

III. Hassan's last words in the hospital can be considered as a letter of last instruction.

IV. Hassan's estate will be distributed based on preferential share.

Select one:

a.

II and III

b.

I, II, and IV

c.

I only

d.

I and II

e.

I, III, and IV