Property Ownership
In Oregon, what is 'intestate succession' for an unmarried person with no children?
AAll property goes to the state of Oregon
BProperty passes to parents, and if parents are deceased, to siblings and their descendants, following Oregon's statutory hierarchy✓ Correct
CProperty passes to the closest friend named in a living trust
DProperty is automatically auctioned for the state treasury
Explanation
Under Oregon's intestate succession statutes (ORS Chapter 112), if an unmarried person without children dies intestate, their estate passes to their parents (equally). If both parents are deceased, property passes to siblings equally, then to nieces and nephews, and so on down the statutory hierarchy. The rules follow a specific order designed to distribute property to the most likely intended heirs.
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