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If Alycia deeds property to Bernice and her heirs, with the stipulation that if Bernice leaves no heirs the property will then go to Cynthia, then Cynthia now holds which type of estate?
Correct Answer
C) Contingent remainder fee
Cynthia holds a contingent remainder fee that becomes possessory if Bernice dies without heirs.
Answer Options
A
Contingent life estateB
Contingent reversion feeC
Contingent remainder feeD
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A life estate is a freehold estate that grants ownership rights for the duration of someone's life.
Real property is immovable land and anything permanently attached to it, while personal property (also called chattels) is movable.
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