No, if you die, you’re spouse will own everything you own. And if your spouse dies, you will own everything they own. But, the problem arises when the last of you dies. Then, you can expect a probate as “joint tenancy” only puts off the reality of probate. A trust is the only way to avoid probate. Probate is espensive and takes a long time.

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