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When a West Virginia property owner dies without a will and without heirs, the property:

Correct Answer

B) Escheats to the state of West Virginia

Escheat is the process by which property reverts to the state when the owner dies intestate (without a will) and without identifiable heirs. This prevents property from becoming ownerless.

Answer Options
A
Goes to the nearest neighbor
B
Escheats to the state of West Virginia
C
Is divided among creditors
D
Remains abandoned

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intestate-successiongovernment-powersPETE

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