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Does joint tenancy grant automatic transfer of ownership at death?
Asked on Dec 15th, 2021 on Estate Planning - California
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My stepfather and I had joint tenancy of a home. He has since passed away. She has a biological child and no will. Does having been joint tenants automatically just make the house mine?
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Joint tenancy means that the survivor becomes the owner of the whole property. Even if he had a will, it would not help; the owner is the remaining person on the grant deed. I would have to see the grant deed to know for sure.
Answered on Dec 15th, 2021 at 1:23 PM