Property Ownership
What does 'intestate succession' mean?
ASuccession to a throne without an heir
BThe legal process by which property is distributed to heirs when a person dies without a valid will✓ Correct
CA trust that bypasses probate
DThe transfer of business ownership
Explanation
Intestate succession is the process by which California law distributes a deceased person's property when they die without a valid will (intestate). The distribution follows a statutory hierarchy based on family relationships.
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