Property Ownership
In Idaho, a married couple takes title as joint tenants. If one spouse dies, the property:
AGoes through probate and passes to the heirs of the deceased spouse
BPasses automatically to the surviving spouse✓ Correct
CIs divided equally between the surviving spouse and the deceased's estate
DReverts to the state of Idaho
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) without going through probate.
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