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Grant Deed as Joint Tenants

In a Grant Deed as Joint Tenants and one
dies hes share pass to her widow or the
other owners in the deed?

Asked on March 15, 2019 under Real Estate Law

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

A joint tenancy with right of survivorship means upon the death of one joint owner,  the property goes to the other joint owner(s). The decedent's spouse , who is not a joint owner does not inherit the property. The decedent's share is divided equally between the surviving joint owners.


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