Which of the Following Is True Regarding Property Distribution Upon

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding property distribution upon a person's death intestate?

• A) At common law, property lineally ascended to parents if there was no surviving spouse and there were no children.
• B) Today, in all states, if there is a surviving spouse, he or she gets the entire estate.
• C) Rules of descent vary widely from state to state.
• D) If there are no children, the property automatically goes to the state.

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