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When a property owner dies intestate (without a will), ownership may revert to:
Correct Answer
B) Government (escheat)
When someone dies intestate with no heirs, the property escheats (reverts) to the state government. Escheat ensures property doesn't remain ownerless.
Answer Options
A
Heirs per documented planB
Government (escheat)C
Sale proceeds to governmentD
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Related Topics:
intestate-successionprobate-proceduresproperty-title-transfer
Key Terms:
escheatintestate successionno heirsstate ownershipproperty reversion
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