Property Ownership

In Hawaii, what is an 'escheat'?

AA. The process of checking for easements on a title search
BB. The reversion of private property to the state when there are no heirs or will✓ Correct
CC. A type of deed restriction preventing subdivision
DD. The government's right to tax real property

Explanation

Escheat is the legal process by which property reverts to the state when the owner dies without a will and with no legal heirs. It is the government's ultimate ownership claim on abandoned property.

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