Three Brothers Own a Piece of Land in Joint Tenancy

question 20

Multiple Choice

Three brothers own a piece of land in joint tenancy. Which of the following would take place if Tim died three years before the death of Jack, leaving Harry as the sole survivor?

• A) Harry would own the land entirely and the heirs of Tim and Jack would have no claim to the land.
• B) Tim's share in the land would be equally distributed between Jack and Harry, and Harry's share would be transferred to his heir on his death.
• C) Tim and Jack's shares would be distributed to their heirs respectively on their death.
• D) Harry would have to surrender the entire land to the government since the joint tenancy was no longer valid.
• E) Tim and Jack's shares should be distributed to those as described in their respective wills.