If a person dies without making a will and has no living relatives, that person's estate becomes the property of the state.

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When a person dies intestate (without a will) and has no living relatives, their estate typically escheats, or reverts to the state's ownership. This process is governed by the laws of the state in which the person resided or where the property is located.

If a Person Dies Without Making a Will and Has