Property Ownership
Under Kentucky inheritance law, when a person dies intestate (without a will), their real property generally passes to:
AThe state of Kentucky
BTheir heirs according to Kentucky's laws of intestate succession✓ Correct
CThe surviving spouse only, regardless of children
DThe county where the property is located
Explanation
When a Kentucky property owner dies intestate, their real property passes to their heirs according to Kentucky's intestate succession laws, which typically prioritize spouse, children, and then other relatives.
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