Property Ownership
When an Indiana landowner dies intestate (without a will), their real property passes:
ATo the state of Indiana
BAccording to Indiana's intestacy laws, generally to the spouse and/or children✓ Correct
CTo the local county government
DTo the nearest living relative outside of Indiana
Explanation
Indiana's intestacy statutes (IC 29-1-2-1) govern the distribution of property when a person dies without a will. Generally, property passes to the surviving spouse and/or children in proportions set by statute.
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