Akira Chang's uncle dies without a will, leaving an estate of $945,000. His heirs consist of a wife and two adult children. His state requires that, in the absence of a will, each child is to receive two-thirds as much as a spouse. How much will his wife receive?

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Kasey Levy

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22 June, 06:53

Akira Chang's uncle dies without a will, leaving an estate of $945,000. His heirs consist of a wife and two adult children. His state requires that, in the absence of a will, each child is to receive two-thirds as much as a spouse. How much will his wife receive?

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Sidney Atkinson · Answer 1

Let w represent the amount the wife receives.

... w + 2 * (2/3*w) = 945,000

... 7/3w = 945,000

... w = (3/7) * 945,000 = 405,000

The wife will receive $405,000.