Property Ownership
A property in Nebraska that is held in joint tenancy can be converted to tenancy in common by:
AOne joint tenant selling their interest to a third party or to the other joint tenant✓ Correct
BOnly with court approval
COnly with the consent of all joint tenants
DAutomatic conversion after 10 years
Explanation
In Nebraska (and most states), any joint tenant can unilaterally sever the joint tenancy by conveying their interest — either to a third party or to themselves through a deed. This destroys the unity of title and converts the interest to tenancy in common.
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