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Joint tenancy with right of survivorship is used when property is held by two or more persons and, upon death, each owner's interest automatically passes to the other co-owners. Tenancy by the entirety is a type of joint tenancy that applies only to husband and wife during the marriage.

For example, if two people, Mark and Amanda, own a property together and Mark dies, then Amanda will become to sole owner of the property even if this is not detailed in the will because the two of them purchased the property together.

When a joint tenant dies, their share passes to the remaining tenants. No owner can sell or transfer their interest in the property without the consent of the other joint tenants. Tenants by the entireties: This scenario is created when property is conveyed to a married couple at the same time.

Under the right of survivorship, each tenant possesses an undivided interest in the whole estate. When one tenant dies, the tenant's interest disappears and the others tenants' shares increase proportionally and obtain the rights to the entire estate.

It is highly recommended, however, that a complete written agreement is created to avoid confusion and dispute at a later time. See our article on Oral or Written Contracts. The agreement entered into between the parties must evidence the intent of the parties to enter into a joint venture.

Just as an original entity can be organized in one of several ways, a joint venture can be set up as a partnership, LLC, or corporation. Or, rather than form a separate entity, a joint venture can be created as a contractual relationship.