Mr. Chen, a Canadian resident, passes away without a will. He is survived by his spouse and two minor children. According to typical provincial intestacy laws in Canada, how will his assets generally be distributed?

Question: Mr. Chen, a Canadian resident, passes away without a will. He is survived by his spouse and two minor children. According to typical provincial intestacy laws in Canada, how will his assets generally be distributed?

Answer options:

• All assets will pass directly to his spouse.
• Assets will be divided equally among his spouse and two children. ✅ A portion will go to his spouse, with the remainder held in trust for his minor children until they reach the age of majority.
• All assets will revert to the provincial government, as there is no will.

Correct answer: A portion will go to his spouse, with the remainder held in trust for his minor children until they reach the age of majority.

Explanation: In most Canadian provinces, when someone dies intestate (without a will) and has a spouse and children, the spouse receives a preferential share, and the remaining assets are divided, typically with the children's share held in trust if they are minors.