Property Ownership
A Nebraska property owner wants to ensure their property passes directly to their spouse upon death without probate. The best ownership strategy is:
AFee simple ownership in one spouse's name only
BTenancy in common with equal shares
CJoint tenancy or tenancy by the entirety✓ Correct
DLife estate with remainder to spouse
Explanation
Joint tenancy and tenancy by the entirety both include right of survivorship, allowing property to pass automatically to the surviving spouse without probate. Tenancy by the entirety is specifically for married couples.
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