The correct answer is True
Explanation:
Intestacy occurs as a person has died and he or she has not left a will or any instructions on how his/her former belongings should be distributed. This also occurs in case there is a will but authorities find it is not valid. In all of these cases, the authority that is entitled to decide on the way the estate should be distributed depending on the laws and regulations of the country.
In the case of the U.S. and most countries, it is the state the one entitled to do this, usually through a legal process that involves the court. In most states, it is common the estate is given to the living spouse, descendants, parents or other relatives, although this might not reflect the person's will. Thus, it is true if someone dies without a will the state will step to handle the distribution of the estate.
