A form of co-ownership of property whereby each owner holds an undivided and equal interest in the property and there exists a right of survivorship. Upon the death of a joint tenant, his or her interest in the property passes to the surviving joint tenant(s). Joint tenancy must be specifically designated in an instrument of conveyance and is never presumed without such a designation. Compare tenancy in common.
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