Property OwnershipEASY
When a person dies testate, the real property
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C) passes to the devisee.
When someone dies testate (with a will), real property passes according to the will by devise.
Answer Options
A
escheats and is sold at an auction by theB
goes to the next of kin.C
passes to the devisee.D
goes to the administrator.Video Explanation2 min
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