Property Ownership (alternative)
In Maryland, 'intestate succession' determines how property passes when an owner dies:
AWith a valid will
BWithout a valid will — by Maryland's intestacy statutes to heirs✓ Correct
CIn a trust
DBy gift during the owner's lifetime
Explanation
If a Maryland property owner dies without a valid will (intestate), their property passes according to Maryland's intestacy laws — to spouses, children, parents, and other relatives in a statutory order.
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