A and B are married and own property as tenants by the entirety. The property is worth $500,000. A incurs a debt of $100,000 and can’t repay the debt. Can the creditor go after A’s share of the property to collect the debt? If so, why? If not, why not?
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No, the debtors cannot go after A’s share of the property to collect the debt as A and B have joint ownership on the property (Tenancy by the Entirety). Tenancy by the Entirety allows spouses to own property as a single legal entity, so the creditors of
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