Property Ownership

In North Dakota, a 'living trust' (revocable inter vivos trust) can be used to transfer real property upon death because:

AIt is faster than a will
BProperty held in trust passes directly to beneficiaries without going through probate court✓ Correct
CIt eliminates all property taxes
DIt converts real property to personal property

Explanation

Property held in a revocable living trust passes directly to beneficiaries upon the trust creator's death without going through the probate process, saving time and expense. This is a common estate planning tool in North Dakota.

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