There are four basic ways to hold title to property.
Any group can use joint tenancy.
This is a popular type of ownership because it bypasses probate. Say you own a home with your spouse as joint tenants with the right of survivorship. Once your spouse dies, the entire house automatically passes into your hands. Your right to your spouse's share of this domicile does not need to be approved by a probate judge. Tenants by the entirety Tenancy by the entirety is a form of ownership similar to joint tenancy.