Maurice died in Marshville, North Carolina without a will. At his death, Maurice had the following blood relatives surviving him:

• A sister, Marian, living in Asheville, North Carolina
• A brother, Marvin, living in Charlotte, North Carolina
• A nephew, Nathan, living in Indian Trail, North Carolina, and a niece, Nancy, living in Dothan, Alabama
• A mother, Victoria, who lived with Maurice
• A grandfather, Herbert, Victoria's father, living in Greenville, South Carolina
• An aunt, Valerie, living in New York City, New York
• A first cousin, Harry, living in Daytona Beach, Florida

Using this information, please answer the following questions:

1. Who of Maurice's surviving blood relatives are lineal descendants?
2. Who of Maurice's surviving blood relatives are lineal ascendants?
3. Who of Maurice's surviving blood relatives are collaterals? What are their degrees of relationship?
4. Who of Maurice's surviving blood relatives would have the priority in inheriting his property?
5. Who of Maurice's surviving blood relatives would have the least priority in inheriting his property?