Property Ownership
In Utah, when a married couple purchases a home, the most common form of ownership that provides survivorship rights is:
ATenancy by the entirety
BCommunity property with right of survivorship
CJoint tenancy with right of survivorship✓ Correct
DTenancy in common
Explanation
Utah does not recognize tenancy by the entirety or community property. Married couples who want survivorship rights hold title as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Upon the death of one spouse, the property passes directly to the surviving spouse.
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