Property Ownership
A Maine couple owns property as tenants by the entirety. If one spouse dies, the property:
AGoes through probate
BPasses to the surviving spouse automatically✓ Correct
CBecomes tenants in common
DMust be sold within 6 months
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety includes right of survivorship — the surviving spouse automatically receives the deceased spouse's interest without probate.
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