Escrow & Title
In Kansas, what is 'title by descent' (intestate succession)?
ATitle acquired through adverse possession
BTitle passing to heirs by state law when a property owner dies without a valid will✓ Correct
CTitle transferred by a court in a divorce proceeding
DTitle transferred through a living trust
Explanation
When a Kansas property owner dies without a valid will (intestate), title passes to heirs according to Kansas intestate succession statutes. The order of distribution is determined by Kansas law, typically to spouse, children, then more distant relatives.
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Key Terms to Know
Adverse Possession
A doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
State-Specific Concepts
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