Property Ownership
A Florida property owner dies without a will and without heirs. The property most likely passes to:
AThe nearest neighbor
BThe state of Florida through escheat✓ Correct
CThe local county government
DThe federal government
Explanation
If a Florida property owner dies intestate (without a will) and has no heirs, the property escheats (reverts) to the state of Florida under the doctrine of escheat, as provided by Florida law.
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