Concurrent Estates: Tenancy in Common, Joint Tenancy, and Tenancy by the Entirety [LEAP Preview]

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00:00 Introduction to Concurrent Estates
An overview of what concurrent estates are, using the example of conveying Greenacre to Amy and Bobby.

01:45 The Key Question: What Happens When a Co-Tenant Dies?
Explains the two possible outcomes for a deceased co-tenant’s share and introduces the concept of the right of survivorship.

04:02 Tenancy in Common vs. Joint Tenancy
Clarifies that tenants in common have no right of survivorship, while joint tenants do, and how that distinction affects where the property goes.

05:53 Default Rules and Creating a Joint Tenancy
Outlines that tenancy in common is the default and joint tenancy requires express survivorship language to be valid.

07:11 Key Rights of Tenants in Common
Covers the right to possess and enjoy the entire property and the right to freely transfer interests during life or at death.

09:12 Requirements for Creating a Joint Tenancy
Details the need for clear intent, survivorship language, and the four unities (possession, interest, time, title) for a valid joint tenancy.

12:09 The First Unity: Possession
Explains the possession unity and how violations (like barriers or property division) can undermine a joint tenancy.

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