Property Ownership
In Rhode Island, when a property owner dies without a will (intestate), their property passes according to:
AThe terms of their listing agreement
BRhode Island's intestate succession laws✓ Correct
CThe wishes of the surviving broker
DThe last recorded deed
Explanation
When a Rhode Island property owner dies intestate (without a will), their property passes according to Rhode Island's intestate succession statutes, which distribute assets to heirs in a specified order (spouse, children, parents, etc.).
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