Property Ownership
Under California law, when two unmarried persons take title to property as joint tenants, what right does each party have upon the other's death?
AThe right to inherit 50% of the decedent's share through probate
BThe right of survivorship, meaning the survivor automatically inherits the deceased's interest✓ Correct
CThe right to sell the property without the other party's consent
DThe right to partition the property immediately
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship, so when one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) outside of probate.
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