Escrow & Title
In Maine, 'intestate succession' for real property means that if a Maine resident dies without a will, their Maine real property passes:
ATo the state automatically
BAccording to Maine's intestate succession statutes (Title 18-C) to specified heirs✓ Correct
CTo the surviving neighbors through prescriptive rights
DAccording to the most recent deed
Explanation
When a Maine resident dies without a valid will, Maine's intestate succession statutes (Title 18-C, Maine Uniform Probate Code) determine how their real and personal property passes to their heirs.
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