Property Ownership
When a Texas property owner dies without a will (intestate), their property passes according to:
ATREC guidelines
BTexas Estates Code intestate succession rules✓ Correct
CThe county probate court's discretion
DAn automatic transfer to the state of Texas
Explanation
When a Texas property owner dies without a will, their estate passes according to the Texas Estates Code's intestate succession statutes. The rules depend on whether the property is separate or community property and the family structure (surviving spouse, children, parents, etc.).
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