Property Ownership

In Arizona, when a married couple holds title as 'community property with right of survivorship,' what happens when one spouse dies?

AThe property goes through probate
BThe surviving spouse automatically receives the deceased spouse's half✓ Correct
CThe property is split equally between the surviving spouse and heirs
DThe surviving spouse receives only a life estate

Explanation

Community property with right of survivorship allows the surviving spouse to automatically inherit the deceased spouse's interest without probate, combining the tax benefits of community property with the simplicity of survivorship.

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