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When a property owner in Mississippi dies intestate (without a will) and has no heirs, the property passes to:
Correct Answer
B) The State of Mississippi through escheat
Escheat is the process by which property reverts to the State of Mississippi when an owner dies intestate (without a will) and leaves no legal heirs. This ensures that property is never left without an owner. Escheat is an involuntary transfer of title and is distinct from eminent domain (condemnation) or tax forfeiture proceedings.
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The highest bidder at a public auctionB
The State of Mississippi through escheatC
The local government through condemnationD
The county to satisfy unpaid property taxesWhy This Is the Correct Answer
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Related Topics:
eminent domainintestate successioninvoluntary transfer of titlegovernment powers over real propertyPETE acronym
Key Terms:
escheatintestateno heirsinvoluntary transferState of Mississippi
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