Property Ownership
In Massachusetts, when two or more persons hold title as joint tenants with right of survivorship, upon the death of one owner:
AThe deceased's share passes to their heirs by will
BThe surviving owners automatically take the deceased's share✓ Correct
CThe property must go through probate
DThe property is sold and proceeds distributed
Explanation
In joint tenancy with right of survivorship, a deceased co-owner's interest passes automatically to the surviving co-owners, bypassing probate.
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Key Terms to Know
Joint Tenancy
Co-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
Fee SimpleThe highest and most complete form of property ownership — absolute ownership with the right to use, sell, or pass the property to heirs.
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