U.S.Law

Juan and Esperanza, husband and wife, purchased an old building, renovated it and opened a restaurant together they called "The Cantina of Hope". After years of famously serving up their favorite family recipes, Juan died. He had a valid Will which read: "I leave 'The Cantina of Hope' to my friend Desdemona."

(a) Assume Juan and Esperanza live in a community property state. What is the effect of the purported devise of the restaurant to Desdemona?

(b) Assume Juan and Esperanza live in a state where "tenancy by the entirety" is applicable.What is the effect of the purported devise of the restaurant to Desdemona?