Property Ownership
Under Vermont's tenancy by the entirety, if one spouse dies:
AThe property passes through probate to the surviving spouse
BThe surviving spouse automatically inherits the entire property✓ Correct
CThe property is divided equally among all heirs
DThe property reverts to the state
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety includes a right of survivorship, so when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse automatically owns the entire property — no probate is needed for that interest.
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