Property Ownership
In Michigan, when a property owner dies intestate (without a will), their real property passes according to:
AThe terms of any outstanding mortgage
BMichigan's intestacy laws, generally to the surviving spouse and then to descendants✓ Correct
CThe local municipality
DThe state of Michigan automatically
Explanation
When a Michigan property owner dies without a will, real property passes under Michigan's intestacy statutes to the surviving spouse, descendants, and other relatives in a specified order of priority.
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Joint Tenancy
Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Short SaleA sale of real property where the sale proceeds are less than the outstanding mortgage balance, requiring lender approval.
Promissory NoteA written promise to repay a loan under specified terms — the borrower's personal financial obligation in a real estate transaction.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
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