Laura has been living common-law for over 20 years. Her spouse Marie has acted as a stepparent/grandparent to her kids and grandkids. Laura is 78 years old and lives with Marie in Laura's condo. Marie is legally blind due to glaucoma and completely dependent on Laura. Laura condo is worth $500,000 (ACB $150,000 with no mortgage). Laura has $10,000 in a TFSA which she has named Marie as successor holder. Laura also has $150,000 in segregated funds. Laura's 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren are named as beneficiaries of her segregated fund. Laura has no will and passed away in 2022 suddenly from a stroke. Laura lives in a Canadian jurisdiction that does not recognize common law spousal property rights. What option is available to Marie for inheritance or support?
A) She can claim dependent relief and parental support due to Loco Parentis.
B) No options are available.
C) She will inherit the condo as the matrimonial home and 1/3 the TFSA.
D) She will inherit the preferential share and ½ of the available estate.



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