Escrow & Title
When property is conveyed 'to A and B as joint tenants with right of survivorship,' what happens to A's interest when A dies?
AA's interest passes to A's heirs as specified in A's will
BA's interest automatically passes to B by operation of law✓ Correct
CA's interest passes to the state through escheat
DA's interest is divided equally among all surviving heirs
Explanation
In joint tenancy, when one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically transfers to the surviving joint tenant(s) by operation of law — without probate and regardless of what A's will says. This is the defining characteristic of joint tenancy with right of survivorship.
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