Ted and Janet Were Married and Owned a Piece of Jungle

question 7

Multiple Choice

Ted and Janet were married and owned a piece of jungle property in a tenancy by the entirety.When Janet died,her will left of all her real property to T.J.,their adult son.T.J.claims he is the sole owner of the jungle property.Ted objects and files a lawsuit for sole ownership of the jungle property.

• A)Ted will win because property owned in a tenancy by the entirety includes rights of survivorship for the surviving spouse.Ted will get the title to the entire property.
• B)Ted will win only a one-half interest in the jungle property. T.J. will own the other one-half interest because Janet had the right to will her half of the property to anyone she chose.
• C)Ted will lose and forfeit his entire interest in the whole property because a tenancy by the entirety means that one party owns the entire property.
• D)T.J. will be required to sell his share in the property to Ted.

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