Property Ownership
In West Virginia, when two or more people own property with the right of survivorship but unequal shares, they likely hold title as:
ATenants in common
BJoint tenants✓ Correct
CTenants by the entirety
DCommunity property owners
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. However, traditional joint tenancy requires equal shares. When shares are unequal but survivorship is desired, a tenancy in common with a survivorship agreement or other arrangement may be used. Note: West Virginia does not recognize community property.
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