What is Joint Tenants?
Joint tenancy is a co-ownership structure where two or more owners hold equal shares with right of survivorship — if one owner dies, their share automatically passes to the surviving owner(s), regardless of what their will says.
Why it matters for you
Most common for married couples and de-facto partners. Simpler than tenants in common for estate planning when both partners want the property to pass to the other. Can't pass your share via will while joint tenancy is in place.
Last updated: April 2026