Property Ownership
Two unrelated individuals own an Arizona property as joint tenants. One owner dies. The surviving owner:
AOwns 50% of the property; the other 50% passes per the deceased's will
BMust sell the property and split proceeds with the deceased's estate
CAutomatically owns 100% of the property through right of survivorship✓ Correct
DMust go through probate to clear title
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. When a joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) — bypassing probate — making the survivor the sole owner.
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