Property OwnershipLife_estateMEDIUM
A remainderman is the person who receives ownership of property when a life estate:
Correct Answer
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 grantorB
Terminates upon the life tenant's deathC
Generates rental income for the ownerD
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Related Topics & Key Terms
Related Topics:
future interestsfee simple estatereversionestate planningprobate avoidance
Key Terms:
remaindermanlife estatefuture interestlife tenantremainder
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