Property Ownership
A West Virginia deed that uses the phrase 'to A and B, jointly, with right of survivorship' creates a:
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy with right of survivorship✓ Correct
CTenancy by the entirety
DCommunity property ownership
Explanation
The phrase 'jointly, with right of survivorship' creates a joint tenancy. Upon death of one joint tenant, their interest passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s), bypassing probate.
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