In the Case Text in Re Estate of Duke,Irving Prepared

Multiple Choice

In the case text In re Estate of Duke,Irving prepared a holographic will in which he left all of his property to his wife,Beatrice.The will provided that,should Irving and Beatrice die at the same time,the estate was to be divided between two named charities.Beatrice died in July 2002 and Irving died in November 2007.The two charities and Irving's nephews disputed the distribution of the estate.What was the result?

A) The charities were successful because Beatrice predeceased Irving.
B) The nephews were successful because the will did not contemplate Beatrice dying first,therefore,the laws of intestacy applied.
C) The nephews were successful because they were the next of kin.
D) The charities were successful because they were named in the will.
E) The case was remanded for additional evidence to be put on to show Irving's intent.