Property Ownership
In West Virginia, tenancy by the entirety is a form of ownership available to:
AAny two adults
BBusiness partners only
CLegally married spouses only✓ Correct
DParents and children
Explanation
Tenancy by the entirety is a special form of co-ownership available only to legally married couples. It includes the right of survivorship and provides protection from the individual debts of one spouse.
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