Sylvia and Morris were married and owned their home as tenants by the entirety. When Morris died, his will said that he left his half of his home to his brother Tim. Who owns the home at Morris's death?
A) The home is now owned solely by Sylvia.
B) The home is now owned by a joint tenancy between Sylvia and Tim.
C) The home is now owned by a tenancy in common between Sylvia and Tim.
D) The home is now owned by Sylvia and the state, in equal and divisible shares.

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When Morris died, his interest in the property passed automatically to Sylvia as the surviving tenant by the entirety. Morris's will only covers his separate property, and since the home was held by the entirety, it was not his separate property to devise. Therefore, Sylvia is now the sole owner of the home.

Sylvia and Morris Were Married and Owned Their Home as Tenants