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A deed transfers land 'to Harper and her heirs forever,' and no other limiting language appears. Which statement about Harper's estate is NOT correct?

Correct Answer

A) The estate ends automatically if Harper later stops occupying the property

Option C is the incorrect statement. A fee simple absolute does not depend on continued occupancy by the owner; it continues until voluntarily transferred or inherited, and it has no built-in condition causing automatic termination.

Answer Options
A
The estate ends automatically if Harper later stops occupying the property
B
The estate can pass by will or by intestate succession at Harper's death
C
Harper may generally transfer the estate during her lifetime
D
The estate is of potentially infinite duration

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Related Concepts

Community property is a system where property acquired during a marriage is owned equally by both spouses.

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

Joint tenancy is a form of co-ownership in which two or more persons hold equal, undivided interests in property with the right of survivorship. When one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants.

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