Property Ownership
In Tennessee, when a person dies intestate (without a will), their property is distributed according to:
AThe wishes of the closest relative
BTennessee's intestate succession statutes✓ Correct
CTREC's property transfer guidelines
DThe county probate court's discretion
Explanation
Tennessee's intestate succession statutes (TCA Title 31) determine how a decedent's property is distributed when they die without a valid will. The statutes establish a hierarchy of heirs beginning with the surviving spouse and children.
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