Property Ownership
Which form of co-ownership includes the right of survivorship and is available only to legally married spouses in North Carolina?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy
CTenancy by the entirety✓ Correct
DCommunity property
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety is available only to married couples in NC and includes the right of survivorship; neither spouse can unilaterally convey their interest.
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