Property Ownership
In Georgia, when a person dies intestate (without a will), their real property passes to their heirs through:
AThe Georgia probate court distributing to the state
BGeorgia's intestate succession laws✓ Correct
CTheir employer if they have no family
DAutomatic escheat to the county
Explanation
When a Georgia resident dies intestate (without a will), their property passes to heirs according to Georgia's laws of intestate succession, which establish a priority order for distribution to spouse, children, parents, etc.
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