Tenants A$,$ B$,$ C own a property together as joint tenants. All of them are married

and have children. Friend A dies and wills his property to his children. Which of

the following BEST describes the ownership of the property after friend A$\text{'}$s estate has been settled?

a$.$ Friend A$\text{'}$s children and wife are tenants in common

b$.$ Friend A$\text{'}$s children are joint tenants

c$.$ Tenants B and C own the property as tenants in common

d$.$ Tenants B and C own the property as joint tenants