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A life estate in South Dakota gives the holder the right to:

Correct Answer

B) Use and possess the property for the duration of a specified person's life

A life estate grants ownership rights for the duration of a specified person's life (the measuring life). The life tenant can use, occupy, and even rent the property, but cannot will it because the estate terminates upon death.

Answer Options
A
Own the property forever
B
Use and possess the property for the duration of a specified person's life
C
Lease the property for 99 years
D
Will the property to heirs

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Related Topics & Key Terms

Related Topics:

remaindermanwastepur-autre-vieestate-hierarchy

Key Terms:

life estatemeasuring lifecannot willremaindermanlimited duration
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