Property Ownership
In NJ, a 'devisee' is a person who receives real property through:
AIntestate succession (dying without a will)
BA will (testate succession)✓ Correct
CAdverse possession
DEminent domain
Explanation
A devisee receives real property through a will (testate succession). A person who inherits real property through intestate succession (no will) is an 'heir.'
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