Joe and Jill are not married to each other, but own a piece of real estate together as tenants in common. Sadly, Joe dies intestate. Who gets the property Joe and Jill owned?

A. Jill gets the whole thing as the survivor.
B. The government will share it with Jill.
C. His heirs, as determined by probate court.
D. His heirs will share it with Jill.


Answer: D

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