Property OwnershipLife_estateMEDIUM
A remainderman in a life estate is entitled to:
Correct Answer
B) Ownership of the property when the life estate terminates
A remainderman holds a future interest in a life estate. When the life tenant dies (or the measuring life ends), ownership of the property passes to the remainderman. The remainderman has no right to possess or use the property while the life estate is in effect.
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Current right to occupy the propertyB
Ownership of the property when the life estate terminatesC
Right to collect rent during the life estateD
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Related Topics:
life tenant dutiesfuture interests in real propertyfee simple vs. life estatewaste doctrineestate planning with real property
Key Terms:
remaindermanlife estatefuture interestlife tenantfreehold estate
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