Beatriz and James are married and own real property under a tenancy by the entirety. This means that _____.
A) upon the death of either, the property passes automatically to the surviving spouse
B) they are tenants in common with the added requirement of marriage
C) either spouse can transfer property by will if the other is still living
D) the tenancy cannot be severed even in case of a divorce

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Upon the death of either Beatriz or James, the property passes automatically to the surviving spouse. The tenancy by the entirety features the right of survivorship, which means that upon the death of the husband or wife, the deceased tenant's interest automatically passes to the surviving spouse. Under a tenancy by the entirety neither spouse can transfer the property by will if the other is still living.

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