In Georgia, to create a joint tenancy with right of survivorship, the deed must:
Correct Answer
B) Specifically state the intent to create survivorship
Georgia requires explicit language in the deed creating the right of survivorship; it is not presumed from simply naming joint owners.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Related Concepts
Real property is immovable land and anything permanently attached to it, while personal property (also called chattels) is movable.
Community property is a system where property acquired during a marriage is owned equally by both spouses.
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