Property Ownership
What is 'intestate' in the context of Delaware estate law?
AA property located within Delaware state borders
BA person who dies without a valid will✓ Correct
CA trust established to avoid probate
DA property held in fee simple absolute
Explanation
An 'intestate' person is one who dies without a valid will. Their property passes according to Delaware's intestacy statutes rather than according to their own wishes expressed in a will.
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