California · Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
RTC §65: (a) The creation, transfer, or termination of any joint tenancy is a change in ownership except as provided in this section, Section 62, and Section 63.
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Creating, transferring, or ending a joint tenancy is considered a change in ownership, with certain exceptions outlined in related sections.
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