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An Indiana broker is explaining the characteristics of tenancy by the entirety to a married couple. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tenancy by the entirety under Indiana law?

Correct Answer

D) Either spouse may independently convey their interest without the other's consent

Option C is NOT a characteristic of tenancy by the entirety — it is actually the opposite of how entireties ownership works. Under Indiana law, neither spouse can independently convey, encumber, or partition their interest in entireties property without the other spouse's consent. Both spouses must join in any conveyance or mortgage of the property. This is one of the defining features that distinguishes tenancy by the entirety from tenancy in common, where each co-owner can freely convey their individual interest.

Answer Options
A
It includes an automatic right of survivorship
B
It provides protection against individual creditors of only one spouse
C
It is available only to legally married spouses
D
Either spouse may independently convey their interest without the other's consent

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