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Monday, June 24, 2013

Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship vs. Tenants in Common

There’s a common saying that it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. That is clearly illustrated in this discussion of “tenants in common” and “joint tenants with rights of survivorship.”

What are tenants in common (TIC) and joint tenants with rights of survivorship (JTWROS), and when do they apply?

When two or more people own a property or asset, such as a stock, each individual owns a share (or interest) of the whole, either as joint tenants or tenants in common.