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What is the difference, if any, between the terms Joint Tenant not as Tenants-in-Common and Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship?


Asked on 9/09/08, 3:53 pm

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John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

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There is no difference. Both are legalese overkill for "joint tenants." Joint tenancy carries with it as an essential attribute the right of survivorship and is distinct from a tenancy in common which does not. Lawyers sometimes write it that way as the equivalent of saying "joint tenants and we really mean it."

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Answered on 9/09/08, 4:38 pm


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