Property Ownership

Which form of co-ownership is commonly used by married couples in states that recognize it and includes both the right of survivorship and protection from individual creditors?

ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy
CTenancy by the entirety✓ Correct
DCommunity property

Explanation

Tenancy by the entirety is a form of co-ownership available only to legally married couples. It includes right of survivorship and, in most states, protection from individual creditors — the property cannot be seized for one spouse's individual debts without the other's consent.

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