Property Ownership
In North Dakota, when a married couple holds title as 'joint tenants with right of survivorship,' what happens when one spouse dies?
AThe property passes through the deceased spouse's estate
BThe surviving spouse automatically receives the deceased spouse's interest✓ Correct
CThe property is divided equally among heirs
DThe property reverts to the state
Explanation
In joint tenancy with right of survivorship, upon the death of one joint tenant, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) outside of probate, without going through the estate.
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