Ways to Take Title
In Minnesota there are tyically two ways to hold title to real estate.  We've shown some of the differences between joint tenancy and tenancy in common.

Joint Tenancy	vs.	Tenancy in Common
1.  The parties do not need to be married.  There may be  more than two joint tenants		1.  The parties do not need to be  married.  There may be more than  two tenants in common
2.  Each joint tenant holds  an equal and undivided interest in the property		2.  Each tenant in common holds an undivided fractional interest in the property
3.  Requires signatures of all joint tenants to sell the property or  to execute a mortgage		3.  Requires signatures  of all tenants to sell the property or  to execute a mortgage
4.  Upon death the property  passes to surviving joint tenant		4.  Upon death the tenant's share passes to his or her  heirs by will or intestacy

 We are unable to advise parties as to how to take title.  You should consult an attorney for legal advice.