Property Ownership
A Texas property is held in a revocable living trust. For real estate transfer purposes, the trust is a valid property owner. If the trustor dies, the property:
AAutomatically becomes community property
BPasses outside probate according to the trust's terms✓ Correct
CReverts to the state of Texas
DMust go through the probate process
Explanation
A revocable living trust allows property to pass to beneficiaries outside the probate process upon the trustor's death. The successor trustee transfers property to beneficiaries according to the trust document without court involvement.
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