Rita dies intestate in 2025 survived by her husband and one child. Her net estate, including personal chattels worth £20,000, is £700,000. The statutory legacy is £322,000. How much does her husband receive in total?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. £521,000
- Step 1: The husband takes the personal chattels (£20,000) and the statutory legacy (£322,000), leaving £700,000 - £20,000 - £322,000 = £358,000 residue.
- Step 2: He takes half the residue, £179,000, so his total is £20,000 + £322,000 + £179,000 = £521,000, and the child receives £179,000.
Answer
£521,000.
Why not the others: £511,000 forgets to deduct the chattels from the residue before halving; £350,000 is half the whole estate; £700,000 ignores the child's share.
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