Property Ownership
In Connecticut, the 'right of survivorship' in joint tenancy means:
AThe surviving joint tenant can sue the estate of the deceased
BThe deceased joint tenant's interest passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s) outside of probate✓ Correct
CThe property automatically goes to the government
DThe property is sold and proceeds split among heirs
Explanation
The right of survivorship is the defining feature of joint tenancy. Upon a joint tenant's death, their interest passes immediately and automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s), bypassing probate.
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