Property Ownership
In New Mexico, which form of ownership gives each co-owner a right of survivorship?
ATenancy in common
BTenancy by the entirety
CJoint tenancy✓ Correct
DSole ownership
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s), bypassing probate.
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