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Alea owns a home. She decides to sell so she can move to Florida and retire in Cypress Lakes. She transfers her title to an elderly painter. Alea is the: grantor grantee devisee legatee

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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