Property Ownership
In NJ, when a property is transferred via 'intestate succession' to a decedent's children under NJ intestacy law, the children receive the property as:
ATenants by the entirety
BTenants in common, each with an equal undivided share✓ Correct
CJoint tenants with right of survivorship
DLife tenants only
Explanation
Under NJ intestacy law, multiple heirs who inherit real property receive it as tenants in common—each with an equal undivided interest—not as joint tenants (which requires the four unities and specific intent).
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