Laura has been living common-law for over 20 years. Her common spouse Marie has acted as a stepparent and step-grandparent). Laura is 78 years old and lives with Marie in Laura's condo. Laura's condo is worth $500,000 (ACB $150,000 with no mortgage). Laura has $10,000 in a TFSA and has named Marie as successor holder. Laura also has $150,000 in segregated funds which has named Laura's 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren as beneficiaries of her segregated fund. Laura has no will and passed away in 2022 suddenly from a stroke. She lives in a Canadian jurisdiction that does not recognize common law spouse property rights. How much will Marie inherit?
(A) $10,000 from the TFSA only.
(B) The Preferential Share and 1/3 of the TFSA.
(C) The Preferential Share and 1/3 of the remainder of the estate.
(D) The condo as the matrimonial home and 1/3 of the TFSA



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