Bill and Deidre were married for 22 years. They died in a car accident without leaving behind a will. They had no surviving children, but they were close to many of their living relatives. According to the Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, how would the couple's properties be distributed following their death?

A.

It would be distributed to their respective relatives.

B.

It would escheat to the government.

C.

It would be sold by the government, and the proceedings from the sale would then go to their relatives.

D.

It would be made into a charitable fund by a court-appointed trustee.