Property Ownership

What is 'intestate succession' in Rhode Island and how does it affect real property?

AThe transfer of property during the owner's lifetime
BThe statutory rules governing how property is distributed when someone dies without a valid will✓ Correct
CA tax on inherited property
DA court order required for all estate transfers

Explanation

Intestate succession laws in Rhode Island govern how a decedent's property is distributed when they die without a valid will. Real property passes to heirs in a specific order (spouse, children, parents, etc.) under state statute.

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