Property Ownership
Which form of co-ownership in Mississippi includes the right of survivorship, meaning a deceased owner's share passes automatically to the surviving owner(s)?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy✓ Correct
CTenancy by the entirety
DTenancy at will
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s) without going through probate.
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