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A life estate in Vermont terminates upon:

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B) Death of the measuring life

A life estate lasts only for the duration of the measuring life. Upon that person's death, the property passes to the remainderman in fee simple.

Answer Options
A
Sale of the property
B
Death of the measuring life
C
Expiration of 99 years
D
The remainderman's request

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remaindermanwastemeasuring-life

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