In 2011, Jonah Sold a Building to His Two Married

In 2011, Jonah sold a building to his two married sons: Bert, and Charles. In 2012, Charles was thinking of severing the joint tenancy, but before anything was said or done, Charles and Bert both drowned in a boating accident. Charles died immediately, but Bert died two months later, never having regained consciousness. Charles had willed his interest in the property to his wife and Bert had willed his to his son. On these facts, which of the following is true?

A) Bert's son is entitled to the whole property.
B) As soon as they made the wills, the parties became joint tenants.
C) Charles's wife and Bert's son have now acquired possession through adverse possession.
D) Charles's wife is entitled to the whole property.
E) Charles's wife and Bert's son now have a leasehold interest in the building.

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