Question

On May 13, 2020, Otto, Parker and Quentin bought a parcel of land as tenants in common. The deed provided that Otto owned 1/2 the property and Parker and Quentin each owned 1/4 each. If Quentin dies, the property will be divided as follows:

a. Otto 1/2. Parker 1/2
b. Otto 5/8, Parker 3/8
c. Otto 1/3, Parker 1/3, Quentin's heirs 1/3
d. Otto 1/2. Parker 1/4, Quentin's heirs 1/4

Answer 1

Answer:D. Otto 1/2. Parker 1/4, Quentin's heirs 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given in the question, if Quentin dies, the property will be divided as Otto 1/2. Parker 1/4, Quentin's heirs 1/4.

When a tenant in common dies, it should be noted that their share of a property will be passed to their legal heir and thesame percentage of ownership will be shared by the co-owners. Hence the correct option is D