When someone dies without a will, the province or territory distributes property according to
A) the wishes of the deceased, if known.
B) provincial/territorial rules.
C) the wishes of the family.
D) decisions by a court-appointed administrator.

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When someone dies without a will, the distribution of their property is governed by provincial/territorial rules known as intestacy laws. These laws provide a strict hierarchy of who is entitled to inherit the deceased person's property, and the distribution is determined without regard to the wishes of the deceased or their family, unless they fall within the stipulations of the intestacy laws. A court-appointed administrator may be involved in the process, but they are not the sole decision-maker.

When Someone Dies Without a Will, the Province or Territory