Property Ownership
Which form of co-ownership in Hawaii includes the right of survivorship, meaning the deceased owner's interest passes automatically to the surviving co-owner(s)?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy
CTenancy by the entirety
DBoth B and C✓ Correct
Explanation
Both joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety include the right of survivorship. Tenancy by the entirety is available only to married couples and provides additional protections against individual creditors.
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