Survivorship

Survivorship is a joint ownership characteristic where a deceased owner's share automatically transfers to surviving co-owners rather than their estate.

Ownership TypeSurvivorship
Joint tenancyFull survivorship applies
Tenancy in commonNo survivorship, shares pass to heirs
Corporate ownershipCompany survives, shareholders change
Dubai ContextApplication
Joint ownershipDLD allows joint tenancy
DIFC willsCan specify survivorship arrangements
Inheritance lawSharia or DIFC law applies
Percentage ownershipSpecified in title deed


Related Terms

Joint Ownership CertificateTenancy in CommonCo-OwnershipEstate PlanningTitle Deed (Dubai)Digital Title DeedInterim Registration (Oqood vs. Title Deed)

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