What happens when real property is held as tenants by the entirety, then the parties divorce and one of the parties dies?

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What happens when real property is held as tenants by the entirety, then the parties divorce and one of the parties dies?

What are the ownership rights in the real property?

Asked on January 9, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Based upon what you have written about, assuming co-owners divorce and then one passes away his or her share in the parcel then belongs to his or her heirs as stated in a Will, trust or intestate succession assuming that there is no Will or trust.


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