Property Ownership

Under Massachusetts law, when joint tenants hold property and one dies, the surviving joint tenant:

AMust probate the deceased's share through the Probate Court
BAutomatically receives the deceased's share by right of survivorship✓ Correct
CBecomes a tenant in common with the deceased's heirs
DMust file a new deed to establish ownership

Explanation

Joint tenancy in Massachusetts carries the right of survivorship. Upon the death of one joint tenant, the surviving joint tenant automatically receives the deceased's interest without the need for probate. An Affidavit of Survivorship is typically recorded.

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