Question: Mr . Smith died on October 1 , 2 0 2 4 . His will left his entire estate to his blood heirs who survived

Mr. Smith died on October 1,2024. His will left his entire estate to his blood heirs who survived him to be divided per capita and not per stirpes. Mr. Smith was survived by the following: Tom (his son), Beck (his daughter), and Harry, Larry, and Jerry (his grandchildren from his pre-deceased son, Bill). Who will get what when Mr. Smiths estate is distributed?
Tom and Becky get 1/5 of the estate each, and Harry, Larry, and Jerry each get 1/9 of the estate each.
Tom, Becky, Harry, Larry, Jerry, and Bill all share equally (1/6 of the estate each).
Tom and Becky get 1/3 of the estate each, and Harry, Larry, and Jerry each get 1/9 of the estate each.
Tom, Becky, Harry, Larry, and Jerry all share equally (and each gets 1/5 of the estate).

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