what relationship do they have? a deed "to A & B, as the Joint tenants with the right of survivorship, and to C & D, as the joint tenants wity the right of survivorship" is the relationship between "A &B" and "C &D" also joint tenancy?? or tenanycy in common???? if these four people had joint tenancy among them, will this joint tency become tenancy in common after one of them die?

To determine the relationship between "A & B" and "C & D" in the given scenario, we need to understand the different types of property ownership: joint tenancy and tenancy in common.

1. Joint Tenancy: In joint tenancy, all owners have an equal right to the property. When one owner dies, their interest automatically transfers to the remaining owners (right of survivorship). Essentially, the last surviving owner becomes the sole owner of the property. This means that joint tenancy avoids probate and ensures that the property passes directly to the surviving joint tenants.

2. Tenancy in Common: In tenancy in common, each owner has a distinct and separate share of the property. Unlike joint tenancy, there is no right of survivorship. If one co-owner dies, their share of the property will not automatically transfer to the other co-owners. Instead, it will pass according to their will or the laws of inheritance (probate process) to their heirs.

Based on the provided deed, "to A & B, as the Joint tenants with the right of survivorship, and to C & D, as the joint tenants with the right of survivorship," it appears that both "A & B" and "C & D" have joint tenancy with right of survivorship. This means that if any of the four individuals were to pass away, their share would pass to the remaining joint tenants.

However, if the joint tenancy was established between all four individuals, and one of them were to die, the joint tenancy would be altered. The surviving joint tenants would retain their joint tenancy relationship, while the deceased person's share would pass according to their will or the laws of inheritance. In this case, the remaining joint tenants would still hold their joint tenancy, but there would also be a new owner (heir or beneficiary of the deceased person) who would hold a tenancy in common with the surviving joint tenants.

It's important to note that property laws and specific circumstances may vary depending on the jurisdiction, so it's advisable to consult with a legal professional for precise guidance in a particular situation.