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In Mississippi, property passes to heirs without a will through the process of:
AProbate with a will
BIntestate succession✓ Correct
CAdverse possession
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Explanation
When a person dies without a will (intestate), their property passes to heirs according to Mississippi's laws of intestate succession, which prioritize spouses, children, and other relatives.
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Key Terms to Know
Adverse Possession
A doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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