Aaron, Bob, and Carl own property as joint tenants with right of survivorship. During the lifetime of all of them, Aaron sells his interest in the property to Donna. Bob then dies and wills all of his property to Frank. Who are the owners of the property?
A) Donna, Frank, and Carl
B) Aaron, Frank, and Carl
C) Donna and Carl
D) Carl
E) none of the above

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When Aaron sold his interest to Donna, the joint tenancy was severed, and Donna became a tenant in common with Bob and Carl. Upon Bob's death, his interest passed to Carl due to the right of survivorship, leaving Donna and Carl as the owners.

Aaron, Bob, and Carl Own Property as Joint Tenants with Right