Property Ownership
In Washington, when a spouse dies without a will in a community property marriage, the deceased's community property share:
APasses automatically to the surviving spouse
BGoes to the state of Washington
CIs distributed according to intestate succession laws✓ Correct
DIs held in trust for minor children only
Explanation
In Washington, even in community property, the deceased spouse's half of community property passes according to intestate succession laws if there is no will. Depending on heirs, it may or may not go entirely to the surviving spouse.
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