Maine Real Estate License Practice Exam

If Tim dies without a will, who are the new owners of the property at 451 Campfire Road?

1. Jen and Kailee

2. Jen, Kailee and Tim's widow

3. Tim's widow

4. Jen, Tim and Kailee

The correct answer is: Jen, Kailee and Tim's widow

When someone dies without a will, this is referred to as dying "intestate." In such cases, the distribution of their assets, including property, is typically governed by the state's intestacy laws. In Maine, if a person dies intestate and is survived by a spouse and children, the spouse generally has a right to a portion of the estate alongside the children. In this scenario, if Tim is survived by a widow and children (Jen and Kailee), the property at 451 Campfire Road would be owned by all three parties: the widow and the two children. The widow would typically receive a share of the estate, and the remainder would be distributed equally among the children, according to the laws of intestacy. Therefore, the correct response indicates that the new owners of the property would indeed include Jen, Kailee, and Tim's widow, aligning with the legal standards governing intestate succession in Maine.