How can a property be transferred through a will?

A property can be transferred through a will when the designated heirs inherit the property as specified in the deceased person's will. This legal document outlines the deceased individual’s wishes regarding their assets and how they should be distributed upon their death. Upon validation of the will through the probate process, the property rights are transferred to the named heirs, granting them ownership in accordance with the instructions laid out in the will.

The other options do not accurately describe the process of property transfer through a will. Auctioning the property or selling it to a third party by the executor could occur under different circumstances, such as if the estate needs to liquidate assets to pay debts or expenses. Additionally, if no will exists, state ownership could arise through intestate succession laws, but this is not related to a will-based transfer.