If a killer does not forfeit their share in joint property, what do they lose?

A individual who has killed another person and holds joint property with that person typically loses the right of survivorship in that property. This principle is grounded in the notion that the law should not allow a wrongdoer to benefit from their misconduct. In many jurisdictions, when a joint owner kills another joint owner, they are typically deemed to have forfeited their right to the property that would have otherwise passed to them through survivorship.

In contrast, while the killer may still have some rights concerning joint property, they do not get to benefit from it in the same way post-incident. For example, they may still retain some rights or interests in the property but cannot lay claim to it through the right of survivorship because that would unjustly enrich them. Thus, by effectively eliminating this right, the legal system aims to prevent a murderer from profiting from their crime.

The other options relate to different aspects of inheritance or rights that do not specifically address the forfeiture of the right of survivorship in joint property. Understanding these nuances helps clarify the implications of wrongful acts concerning estate and property law.