Escrow & Title
When NH property is held in joint tenancy and one owner dies, the title passes to the surviving owner(s) through:
AProbate under the will
BThe right of survivorship, automatically by operation of law✓ Correct
CA court quiet title action
DA new deed from the deceased's estate
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. When a joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) by operation of law — without going through probate.
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