Escrow & Title
What is 'title by descent' in Idaho real estate?
ATitle obtained through a court judgment
BTitle acquired by inheritance when an owner dies without a will (intestate), passing to heirs according to Idaho law✓ Correct
CTitle obtained through adverse possession
DTitle transferred by a deed of gift
Explanation
Title by descent is property inherited according to Idaho's intestacy laws when a person dies without a valid will. The property passes to heirs as defined by statute (typically spouse, children, then more remote relatives).
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