If a Person Dies Intestate (Without a Valid Will),the Estate

question 41

Short Answer

If a person dies intestate (without a valid will),the estate is distributed according to established state laws of intestate succession.According to Utah's probate code (as described in Exhibit 15.4 of your textbook),what is the estate distribution for a spouse with no offspring?

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