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A remainderman is the person who receives full ownership of property when a ______ ends.
Correct Answer
B) Life estate
A remainderman is the person designated to receive full ownership of property upon the termination of a life estate — specifically, upon the death of the life tenant. The remainderman holds a future interest in the property during the life tenant's lifetime and takes full title automatically when the life estate ends.
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Joint tenancy agreementB
Life estateC
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Key Terms:
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