The right of survivorship determines whether property skips probate—or sparks a legal dispute. In California, this powerful legal principle allows a surviving co-owner to automatically inherit the deceased owner’s share of real estate—but only if title is held in a very specific way. When survivorship rights are not clearly stated in the deed, the property … Read More
Within the law of California real estate co-ownership, among the most common myths in joint tenancy is that an oral agreement can establish prevent the joint tenancy from being severed. California law is clear: it cannot. The same is true for the creation of a joint tenancy. This issue is critical as many joint tenants … Read More
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