Land Use & Zoning
Which government power results in property reverting to the state when a person dies without a will and no heirs can be found?
AEminent domain
BPolice power
CTaxation
DEscheat✓ Correct
Explanation
Escheat is the government's right to take ownership of property when the owner dies intestate (without a will) and no heirs or claimants can be found.
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