Q: Do I need permission from the other joint tenant (both own 50%) to divide my half with my two sisters (each 16.6%)?
The property is in the Bronx and I am one of two joint tenants with 50% ownership each.
A: Since the property is in the Bronx, it is subject to the property statutes and decisions of the Courts and State of NY. Therefore, you should consult with a member of the New York Bar.
Matthew Schutz agrees with this answer
A: You do not need permission from the other joint tenant to convey your half-interest to your two sisters and yourself, and as a result, any right of survivorship that may have existed between the original joint tenant and yourself gets severed.
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