Property Ownership
Which form of ownership does NOT include survivorship rights by default?
AJoint tenancy
BTenancy by the entirety
CTenancy in common✓ Correct
DCommunity property with right of survivorship
Explanation
Tenancy in common does not include survivorship rights. Each co-owner's share passes through their estate at death. Joint tenancy, tenancy by the entirety, and community property with right of survivorship all include survivorship.
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