Thomas passed away last week without leaving a will. At the time his wife, Synthia, was pregnant. Consider each of the following scenarios and answer the questions: (a) Suppose that the child died in the nursery three hours after her birth. Does Synthia have to register the birth of the child? Provide a reason as well as authority for your answer. (3) (b) Suppose that the child died a day after the birth. Will the child be able to inherit from Thomas’ estate? Explain your answer in a brief paragraph.
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