A, B, C, and D are tenants in common on a parcel of land. D conveys to E. C conveys to F. B dies and leaves his property to his children, G, H, and I. Suppose that A, B, C and D were joint tenants. Who owns what?

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When joint tenants convey their interest, it severs the joint tenancy. D's conveyance to E and C's conveyance to F sever the joint tenancy, leaving A, E, and F as tenants in common. B's death does not affect the shares of A, E, and F, as joint tenancy was already severed. A retains half because B's share is divided among the remaining original joint tenants.

A, B, C, and D Are Tenants in Common on a Parcel