Legal Definition and Related Resources of Tenancy By The Entirety

An estate held by husband and wife as a fictitious unity with right of survivorship ; in addition to the four unities necessary for the creation of and continuance of a joint tenancy , this estate requires unity of husband and wife. Daniel v Wright, 352 F.Supp. I. The estate stems from the common law concept that a man and wife have a single legal existence and is an estate held by husband and wife by virtue of title acquired by them jointly after marriage.

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Tenancy By The Entireties in the American legal Encyclopedia
Estate By Entirety in the American legal Encyclopedia

United States Tax Concept of Tenancy by the Entirety

A joint tenancy in real property in the name of both husband and wife. If one owner dies the other takes the entire estate.

Concept of Tenancy by The Entirety in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Tenancy by The Entirety: A form of ownership by husband and wife whereby each owns the entire property. In the event of the death of one, the survivor owns the property without probate.

Concept of Tenancy by The Entirety in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Tenancy by The Entirety: A form of ownership by husband and wife whereby each owns the entire property. In the event of the death of one, the survivor owns the property without probate.