MS HB299

Creates a rebuttable presumption that property conveyed to two married individuals is their primary residence when the property serves as their primary residence

Establishes that property conveyed to married couples is automatically considered joint tenancy with right of survivorship, meaning the surviving spouse inherits the property upon the other's death

Allows the presumption to be overridden only if the deed contains specific provisions stating otherwise

Effective date of July 1, 2021