Escrow & Title

In Missouri, a 'joint tenancy severance' occurs when a joint tenant:

ADies, leaving the interest to heirs
BConveys their interest to a third party, converting the relationship to tenancy in common for that share✓ Correct
CAdds another joint tenant
DFiles for bankruptcy

Explanation

A joint tenancy in Missouri is severed when one joint tenant conveys their interest to a third party (or even back to themselves in some states). This destroys the right of survivorship for that share, converting it to a tenancy in common.

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