Chang, Ruth and Reggie were joint tenants. Reggie dies.
A)One-third goes to Chang, one-third goes to Reggie and one-third goes to Reggie's heirs.
B)The property goes to whoever Reggie gave it to in her will.
C)The property goes to Reggie's heirs.
D)Reggie's property goes to Chang and Ruth.

Question

Chang, Ruth and Reggie were joint tenants. Reggie dies.​
A)One-third goes to Chang, one-third goes to Reggie and one-third goes to Reggie's heirs.
B)The property goes to whoever Reggie gave it to in her will.
C)The property goes to Reggie's heirs.
D)Reggie's property goes to Chang and Ruth.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a joint tenancy, when one of the joint tenants dies, their interest in the property automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants. This is known as the right of survivorship. Therefore, Reggie's interest in the property would go to Chang and Ruth, not to Reggie's heirs or through a will.

Chang, Ruth and Reggie Were Joint Tenants