Thomas Wolfe left a validly executed will that stated in part: I devise $20,000 to my son
Question:
Thomas Wolfe left a validly executed will that stated in part:
I devise $20,000 to my son Alec.
I devise $10,000 to my stepson Bret.
I devise $10,000 to my friend Angelo.
I devise the residue of my estate one half to the United Way of Rochester and one half to my son Stuart.
Unfortunately, Alec, Bret, Angelo and Stuart all predecease Thomas. Alec leaves one daughter Jennifer, surviving him. Bret leaves two daughters, Olivia and Marla, surviving him.Angelo leaves three daughters, Ariel, Adriana and Angelica, surviving him. Stuart leaves one daughter, Rosanna, surviving him. At Thomas' death Jennifer, Olivia, Marla, Ariel, Adriana, Angelica and Rosanna are alive.
Assume an anti- lapse statute is in effect in Thomas' jurisdiction.Who will receive the devise to Alec; the devise to Bret; the devise to Angelo; and who will receive the residual share to Stuart? Explain your answers.