Thomas left a validly executed will that stated in part:

I devise $10,000to my son,Alec.

I devise $5,000to my stepson,Bill.

I devise $5,000 to my friend,Jerry.

I devise the residue (remainder) of my estate one-half to the United Way and on-half to my son,Steven.

Unfortunately,Alec,Bill,Jerry, and Steven all predecease Thomas.

Alec leaves one daughter Cheryl,surviving him.

Bill leaves two daughters,Ann and Mitzi,surviving him.

Jerry leaves three daughters,Harriet, Marilyn, and Jennifer surviving him.

At the time ofThomas'sdeath, Cheryl, Ann, Mitzi, Harriet, Marilyn, Jennifer, and Robin are alive.

All other persons are deceased.

Assume an anti-lapse statuteis in effect in your jurisdiction and answer the following questions:

(1) Who receives the $10,000 devise to Alec?

(2) Who receives the $5,000 devise to Bill?

(3) Who receivesthe $5,000 devise to Jerry?

(4) Who receives Steven's share of the residue (remainder) of the estate?

(5) Do you think this is what Thomas intended?Why or why not?