What is it called when the remaining owners of a property acquire an owner’s interest in the property after he or she dies?

Flashcard 9 - Property and Ownership Laws Flashcard Set for the Real Estate License Exam

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right of survivorship

Explanation:

When a married person dies, his or her spouse, who also holds interest in the property, acquires the deceased’s interest in the property through right of survivorship.

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