Multiple choice

If a person dies without leaving a will, the succession to his property will be called as

  1. testamentary succession

  2. intestate succession

  3. partition

  4. family arrangement

  5. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Intestate succession of property is explained as when a person dies without leaving a will. It is based on the law of inheritance. Rule of inheritance determines the mode of devolution of property of the deceased on the heirs, solely on the basis of their relationship to the deceased.