Property Ownership
Under Rhode Island law, when property is held in joint tenancy and one owner dies, the deceased owner's interest automatically transfers to:
AThe deceased owner's heirs as specified in the will
BThe surviving joint tenant(s)✓ Correct
CThe state of Rhode Island
DAll heirs equally under intestate succession
Explanation
In joint tenancy, the right of survivorship means that upon the death of one joint tenant, that owner's interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s), bypassing probate.
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