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A life estate in Kentucky property means the holder:

Correct Answer

B) Has ownership rights only for the duration of a specified person's lifetime

A life estate grants ownership for the duration of a measuring life. Upon that person's death, the property passes to the remainderman. The life tenant cannot commit waste or convey more than their life estate interest.

Answer Options
A
Owns the property forever
B
Has ownership rights only for the duration of a specified person's lifetime
C
Can sell the property in fee simple
D
Must share possession with the remainderman

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Related Topics:

RemaindermanReversionFee simple absoluteWaste doctrineEstate planning in KentuckyPur autre vie

Key Terms:

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