Property Ownership
A Connecticut property owner holds title as joint tenants with rights of survivorship. Upon the death of one joint tenant, the deceased's interest:
APasses to the deceased's heirs per their will
BAutomatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s)✓ Correct
CMust go through probate before transferring
DReverts to the state of Connecticut
Explanation
Joint tenancy with rights of survivorship means that when one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically and immediately passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) outside of probate.
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