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Under Alabama law, which form of co-ownership includes the right of survivorship and requires that all co-owners acquire their interests at the same time, through the same instrument, with equal shares?

Correct Answer

B) Joint tenancy

Joint tenancy requires the four unities — time, title, interest, and possession — and carries the right of survivorship, meaning a deceased co-owner's share passes automatically to the surviving co-owners rather than through probate. Alabama recognizes joint tenancy when these unities are expressly created.

Answer Options
A
Tenancy in common
B
Joint tenancy
C
Tenancy by the entirety
D
Community property

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