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Under Louisiana law, when a usufruct terminates upon the death of the usufructuary, what happens to the ownership of the property?

Correct Answer

C) Full ownership consolidates in the naked owner without any additional formality

Under Louisiana Civil Code Art. 607, a usufruct terminates at the death of the usufructuary. Upon termination, full ownership automatically consolidates in the naked owner by operation of law. No new act of sale or additional conveyance is required — the naked owner simply regains the full bundle of ownership rights.

Answer Options
A
The property passes to the heirs of the usufructuary by intestate succession
B
The property reverts to the state as bona vacantia
C
Full ownership consolidates in the naked owner without any additional formality
D
The property must be re-conveyed to the naked owner through a new act of sale

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A freehold estate represents ownership of real property with an indefinite duration.

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