Property Ownership
A Delaware property owner who dies intestate (without a will) has their property distributed according to:
AThe terms of their last deed
BDelaware's laws of intestate succession✓ Correct
CThe wishes of the surviving family members
DThe real estate broker who handled their last purchase
Explanation
When a property owner dies without a valid will (intestate), their property is distributed according to the state's laws of intestate succession, which generally prioritize spouses, children, and other close relatives.
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