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Probate

Mar. 16, 2000

Incident of Ownership

Disposition of joint-tenancy property can be tricky when a party dies during a dissolution action.

By Marshal A. Oldman and Susan J. Cooley
        In Mitchell v. Mitchell, 1999 Daily Journal D.A.R. 12697 (Dec. 20, 1999), the 4th District Court of Appeal discussed the post-death disposition of joint-tenancy property after the recordation of a severance by the husband during the course of dissolution action and while a preliminary injunction was in effect.
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