QUESTION WITH SAMPLE ANSWER While single,James made out a will naming his mother, Carol, as sole beneficiary. Later, James married Lisa.

(a) If James died while married to Lisa without chang ing his will,would the estate go to his mother,Carol?

Explain.

(b) Assume that James made out a new will on his mar riage to Lisa,leaving his entire estate to Lisa.Later,he divorced Lisa and married Mandis, but he did not change his will.Discuss the rights of Lisa and Mandis to his estate after his death.

(c) Assume that James divorced Lisa, married Mandis, and changed his will, leaving his estate to Mandis.

Later, a daughter, Claire, was born. James died with out having included Claire in his will. Discuss fully whether Claire has any rights in the estate.

• For a sample answer to Question 50–3, go to Appendix I at the end of this text.