Property Ownership
Under Iowa law, what happens to a joint tenant's interest when one joint tenant dies?
AIt passes to the deceased's heirs under the will
BIt passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s) by right of survivorship✓ Correct
CIt must go through probate before transfer
DIt becomes property of the state
Explanation
Right of survivorship is a key feature of joint tenancy. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically transfers to the surviving joint tenant(s) without probate.
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