Bob and Clara Were Married for 22 Years When They

question 34

Multiple Choice

Bob and Clara were married for 22 years when they died in a car crash,without leaving behind a will.They had no surviving children,but they were close to many of their living relatives.According to the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act,how would the couple's properties be distributed following their death?

• A) It would be made into a charitable fund by a court-appointed trustee.
• B) It would escheat to the government.
• C) It would be distributed to their respective relatives.
• D) It would be sold by the government and its proceedings would then go to their relatives.

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