Property Ownership
A NH property owner who dies without a will (intestate) leaves behind a spouse and two adult children. Under NH intestacy laws, the estate will be distributed:
AEntirely to the surviving spouse
BEqually among the children only
CAccording to the NH intestacy statutes, with the spouse typically receiving the largest share✓ Correct
DTo the state of New Hampshire
Explanation
When a NH resident dies intestate (without a will), the estate is distributed according to NH's intestacy statutes (RSA 561). The surviving spouse generally receives the majority of the estate, with children sharing the remainder.
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