Property Ownership
In South Carolina, which form of co-ownership automatically includes a right of survivorship?
ATenancy in common
BTenancy in partnership
CJoint tenancy✓ Correct
DCommunity property
Explanation
Joint tenancy in South Carolina includes the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest passes automatically to surviving joint tenants, bypassing probate. South Carolina does not recognize community property.
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