Property Ownership
In Tennessee, what happens to a joint tenant's interest when they die?
AIt passes to the deceased's heirs through probate
BIt automatically vests in the surviving joint tenants by right of survivorship✓ Correct
CIt becomes a tenancy in common share
DIt reverts to the original grantor of the property
Explanation
The defining feature of joint tenancy is the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenant(s) — avoiding probate.
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