When there is but one person entitled to inherit he shall take and hold the inheritance solely; when an inheritance or a share of an inheritance descends to several persons they shall, except as otherwise provided in section 7 of this title, take as tenants in common, in proportion to their respective rights.
Descent, solely or jointly
28 V.I.C. § 8 — under Estates in Property Generally.
28 V.I.C. § 8