Property Ownership
In Kansas, the 'right of survivorship' in joint tenancy means that when a joint tenant dies:
AThe property goes to the deceased's heirs as specified in the will
BThe surviving joint tenant(s) automatically receive the deceased's share without probate✓ Correct
CThe estate is divided equally among the remaining co-owners and the deceased's heirs
DA court must approve the transfer to surviving joint tenants
Explanation
The right of survivorship is the key feature of joint tenancy — upon a joint tenant's death, their interest automatically vests in the surviving joint tenant(s) without going through probate.
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