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A quick definition of descend:

Term: DESCEND

Definition: When someone dies without leaving a will, their property is passed down to their family members according to the law. This is called intestate succession, and it is how property can descend from one generation to the next.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition:

Descend (verb): To transfer ownership of a deceased person's property to their heirs according to the laws of intestate succession.

Examples:
  • When John died without a will, his estate descended to his children.
  • According to state law, if a person dies without a will, their property will descend to their closest living relatives.
Explanation: When a person dies without a will, their property is distributed according to the laws of intestate succession. This means that the property will descend to the deceased person's heirs, usually their closest living relatives such as their spouse, children, or parents. The examples illustrate how the term "descend" is used to describe the transfer of ownership of a deceased person's property to their heirs.

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