Property Ownership
In Arizona, what happens to community property when one spouse dies without a will?
AAll property goes to the surviving spouse
BThe deceased's half passes to their children, not the spouse
CThe deceased's half of community property passes to the surviving spouse✓ Correct
DThe state takes possession through escheat
Explanation
Under Arizona intestate succession law, the deceased spouse's half of community property passes to the surviving spouse. However, separate property follows the intestate succession rules, which may divide it among heirs.
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