Peter, Paul, and Mary own Blackacre as joint tenants with the right of survivorship. Peter is married, but has no children. Paul is single and Mary is divorced with three living children. Mary dies in a car accident. Explain the rights of Peter, Paul, and Mary's three children, including the disposition of Mary's interest in Blackacre
What will be an ideal response?
This response should explain the joint tenancy with the right of survivorship, its features and its consequences. Mary's share will go to Peter and Paul. Each will have one-half of Blackacre. Mary's children take nothing.
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