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Registrations describing joint ownership must be designated in one of the following formats:
JTWROS (joint tenants with rights of survivorship) is used when any two people own stock in joint name. Both parties hold 100% of the stock. When one dies, the other must pay tax on ½ of the stock, unless it is husband and wife, in which case there is no tax.
TENENT (tenants in the entirety) is for husband and wife only. Both parties own 100%. In case one spouse dies, there is no tax.
TEN COM (tenants in common) is used when any 2 people own stock in joint name. Each party owns 50%. In case of death of one, ½ of the stock is automatically made a part of his or her estate.
COMM PROP (community property) is for husband and wife only. This registration is not available in all states. Each party owns 50%.
All joint ownership registrations need an indication of the type of tenancy desired. If no tenancy is stated, the form of tenancy is generally considered tenants in common and must be probated upon the death of a tenant. |