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Under Iowa law, which form of co-ownership includes the right of survivorship, meaning that when one owner dies, that owner's interest automatically passes to the surviving co-owner(s)?

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D) Joint tenancy

Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship under Iowa law. When a joint tenant dies, that person's interest passes automatically to the surviving joint tenant(s) by operation of law, without going through probate. Iowa Code recognizes joint tenancy as a valid form of co-ownership requiring the four unities: time, title, interest, and possession.

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

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