Property Ownership
A Michigan property owner in joint tenancy dies. Their interest automatically passes to:
ATheir heirs as specified in their will
BThe surviving joint tenant(s) by right of survivorship✓ Correct
CThe estate for probate distribution
DThe state under escheat
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. Upon a joint tenant's death, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) outside of probate, regardless of any will provisions.
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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.
Fee SimpleThe highest and most complete form of property ownership — absolute ownership with the right to use, sell, or pass the property to heirs.
Life EstateA freehold interest in real property that lasts only for the duration of a specified person's life.
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