The correct term for a person who dies without a will is "intestate," indicating there are no legal instructions for asset distribution. This situation leads to the application of intestate succession laws that determine how the deceased's estate is divided. The answer is "D) intestate."
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A person who dies without a will is said to have died intestate , meaning there are no legal instructions for asset distribution. Intestate succession laws guide the distribution of the deceased's estate among relatives. The correct answer is "D) intestate." ;