Property Ownership
In Maine, 'intestate succession' determines how property passes when a person dies:
AWith a valid will
BWithout a valid will✓ Correct
CThrough a trust
DThrough a living will only
Explanation
Intestate succession refers to the laws governing how property is distributed when a person dies without a valid will. Maine's intestate succession laws (Title 18-C MRSA) specify who inherits.
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