Property Ownership
What is 'intestate succession' in Idaho and how does it affect real property?
AProperty passing through a will
BThe process by which real property passes to heirs under Idaho law when a person dies without a valid will✓ Correct
CThe transfer of property during the owner's lifetime
DA court-supervised property transfer
Explanation
Intestate succession is the process by which property passes to heirs when a person dies without a will. Idaho's intestate succession statutes specify the order of priority (spouse, children, parents, siblings, etc.) in which heirs receive property.
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