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RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
California Department of Real Estate
Updated 08-20-2026
RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
The right of a surviving tenant or tenants to succeed to the entire interest of the deceased tenant; the distinguishing feature of a joint tenancy.
California Department of Real Estate Glossary
California Department of Real Estate · p. 29
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