When one of the spouses owning a community property dies,and there is no will,the surviving spouse automatically receives one-half of the community property;and the other half passes to the heirs of the deceased spouse,according to a(n)________.
A) intestate statute
B) zoning ordinance
C) express easement
D) nonconforming use

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When someone dies without leaving a will, it is called dying "intestate." In such cases, the distribution of their property and assets (including community property) is governed by state law, which is known as intestate succession laws. Community property laws vary by state, but generally, if one spouse dies owning community property, the surviving spouse automatically receives one-half of the community property, and the other half goes to the heirs of the deceased spouse, according to the state's intestate statute.

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