Question

The income earned by the government from the property of a person who dies without a legal heir is known as:

• A. Forfeiture
• B. Confiscation
• C. Escheat
• D. Seizure

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Escheat

• Escheat refers to the transfer of property to the government when an individual dies without leaving a legal will or heir.

• Forfeiture is the seizure of assets as a penalty, a grant is a donation, and a penalty is a fine for breaking a rule.