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A life estate holder in West Virginia may do all of the following EXCEPT:

Correct Answer

C) Will the property to heirs

A life tenant cannot will the property because the life estate terminates upon death. The property then passes to the remainderman. The life tenant may live on, rent, and collect income from the property during their lifetime.

Answer Options
A
Live on the property
B
Rent the property to a tenant
C
Will the property to heirs
D
Collect income from the property

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Key Terms:

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