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What is Joint tenancy?
Joint tenancy is a way two or more people own property together with a right of survivorship.
Definition
Under joint tenancy, owners hold equal shares, and if one owner dies, their share passes automatically to the surviving owners. It's common among spouses.
It differs from tenancy in common, where owners can hold unequal shares and pass them to heirs. The right structure depends on your goals.
When joint tenancy matters
- Buying a home with a spouse or partner
- Planning how ownership passes on
- Choosing the right ownership structure
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