Property Ownership

A Minnesota property held as joint tenancy has the unique feature that upon one owner's death:

AThe deceased's share passes to their heirs per their will
BThe surviving joint tenant(s) automatically receive the deceased's interest✓ Correct
CThe property must be sold and proceeds divided
DThe estate enters probate for the deceased's share

Explanation

Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) by operation of law, outside of probate.

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