When an individual dies without a will, they are said to have died "intestate," and their property is distributed according to state intestacy laws.
A lien is a legal claim or hold on a property, typically used to secure payment of a debt or obligation.
The statute of frauds requires that contracts for the sale of real estate must be in writing to be legally enforceable, preventing fraud and misunderstandings.
A deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real property from the seller to the buyer.
Joint tenancy with the right of survivorship means that when one co-owner dies, their interest in the property automatically passes to the surviving co-owner(s).
