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Under Indiana law, which form of co-ownership is exclusively available to legally married spouses and provides automatic survivorship rights?

Correct Answer

B) Tenancy by the entirety

Tenancy by the entirety is a form of co-ownership recognized under Indiana law that is available only to legally married spouses. It carries an automatic right of survivorship, meaning that upon the death of one spouse, full ownership passes to the surviving spouse by operation of law without probate. It also provides protection from individual creditors of only one spouse.

Answer Options
A
Joint tenancy with right of survivorship
B
Tenancy by the entirety
C
Tenancy in common with survivorship clause
D
Community property ownership

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