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James and Linda purchase a home in Ohio and obtain a joint mortgage. James dies, and his will leaves his share of the property to his brother. Under Ohio law, if the property was held as joint tenants with right of survivorship, what happens to the mortgage?

Correct Answer

C) Linda takes full ownership through survivorship, and the mortgage remains on the property as a lien she must address

In a joint tenancy with right of survivorship, when one tenant dies, the surviving tenant automatically receives full ownership of the property by operation of law, regardless of the deceased tenant's will. The mortgage remains as a lien on the property, and Linda must continue making payments or otherwise address the debt.

Answer Options
A
The mortgage is split equally between Linda and James's brother
B
The mortgage is automatically paid off by James's estate
C
Linda takes full ownership through survivorship, and the mortgage remains on the property as a lien she must address
D
James's brother inherits half the property and half the mortgage obligation

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