Property Ownership
In Mississippi, a deed that conveys property 'to John and Mary as joint tenants with right of survivorship' means that upon John's death:
AJohn's half passes to his heirs under his will
BMary automatically receives John's entire interest without probate✓ Correct
CThe property is divided equally between Mary and John's estate
DThe joint tenancy converts to a tenancy in common
Explanation
The defining characteristic of joint tenancy with right of survivorship is that upon one joint tenant's death, the survivor automatically receives the deceased's interest. This occurs outside of probate — the property passes by operation of law, not through the will or intestate succession.
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