Property Ownership

Under Wyoming law, how can joint tenancy be severed (converted to tenancy in common)?

AOnly through court order
BWhen one joint tenant conveys their interest to a third party, severing the joint tenancy as to that interest✓ Correct
COnly if all joint tenants agree
DOnly upon the death of one joint tenant

Explanation

Joint tenancy can be severed when one joint tenant conveys (sells or transfers) their interest to a third party. The new owner becomes a tenant in common, while the remaining joint tenants continue to hold their interests as joint tenants among themselves.

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