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Under Oregon law, which form of co-ownership includes the right of survivorship, meaning that when one co-owner dies, that owner's interest automatically passes to the surviving co-owner(s)?

Correct Answer

B) Joint tenancy

Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship as one of its essential characteristics. Under Oregon law (ORS 93.180), when a joint tenant dies, that interest passes automatically to the surviving joint tenants by operation of law, bypassing probate.

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

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