IFSE Institute LLQP Exam - Topic 1 Question 30 Discussion

Mercedes is a single mother to her 5-year-old son Arthur. Arthur's father Richard is not in his son's life because he is a recovering drug dealer who spent the last 4 years in and out of prison. Mercedes has full custody of Arthur and cannot count on help from her family because they live in another province.

Wanting to ensure his well-being, in the event of her death, Mercedes purchases a $100,000 life insurance policy and names Arthur the sole beneficiary of the policy.

If she died without a will who would receive the death benefit?