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Under Missouri law, which form of co-ownership is presumed when property is conveyed to a married couple and automatically includes the right of survivorship without requiring any additional language in the deed?

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B) Tenancy by the entirety

Under Missouri law, a conveyance to a married couple is presumed to create a tenancy by the entirety, which carries the right of survivorship by operation of law without any additional deed language. Joint tenancy in Missouri requires express survivorship language under RSMo §442.450.

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

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A freehold estate represents ownership of real property with an indefinite duration.

Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership in which two or more persons hold equal, undivided interests in property with the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants.

A leasehold estate grants the right to possess and use property for a defined period of time, without conferring ownership.

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