Definition: Escheat is the transfer of property to the state when no legally entitled successor exists under the applicable law.
Example
A decedent leaves an estate with no person entitled to inherit the relevant part, so that part may escheat.
Keep the distinction clear
Dying without a will alone is not enough; intestacy law often identifies heirs. A home does not automatically go to the state simply because no will is found.
Related terms
Real Property · Title · Life Estate
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References: Florida Statutes 732.107: escheat
Pronunciation (US): es-CHEET (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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