Property Ownership

In Missouri, when a married couple holds property as tenants by the entirety, what happens upon one spouse's death?

AThe property passes through probate
BThe surviving spouse automatically receives full ownership by right of survivorship✓ Correct
CThe property is divided equally among children
DThe property reverts to the state

Explanation

Tenancy by the entirety in Missouri is reserved for married couples and includes the right of survivorship. Upon one spouse's death, full ownership automatically passes to the surviving spouse without probate.

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