Property Ownership
A Washington testator's will leaves a house to 'my grandchildren who survive me.' At the time of death, only 2 of 4 grandchildren are alive. Title passes to:
AAll 4 grandchildren, with the deceased ones' shares going to their heirs
BOnly the 2 surviving grandchildren, who take equal shares✓ Correct
CThe 2 deceased grandchildren's heirs under Washington's anti-lapse statute
DThe estate, to be sold and proceeds divided
Explanation
The will specified 'who survive me,' which is a survival requirement. Only the 2 grandchildren who survived the testator take.
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