Which term describes the body of people who inherit if there is no will?

• A. Statute of limitations
• B. Heirs, next of kin, distributees
• C. Foreign executor
• D. Attestation clause

Answer: (B)

When there’s no will, the estate passes to those entitled under intestate succession. The people who inherit are called heirs, also known as distributees, and they’re described by their relationship as next of kin. This set of individuals is determined by state law and can vary depending on whether there is a spouse, children, or other relatives. The other terms in the choices refer to different concepts: a statute of limitations sets filing deadlines for lawsuits, a foreign executor is someone who handles an estate in another jurisdiction, and an attestation clause is part of a will confirming it was properly executed.