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A remainderman is the person who receives ownership of property when a life estate:

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B) Terminates upon the life tenant's death

A remainderman is the person designated to receive full ownership of property upon the termination of a life estate. When the life tenant dies, the remainderman automatically receives title to the property. Unlike a fee simple estate, a life estate is limited in duration and always has a designated remainderman or reverts to the original grantor.

Answer Options
A
Is created by the grantor
B
Terminates upon the life tenant's death
C
Generates rental income for the owner
D
Is transferred to another life tenant

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Related Topics:

future interestsfee simple estatereversionestate planningprobate avoidance

Key Terms:

remaindermanlife estatefuture interestlife tenantremainder

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