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Which of the following best describes fee simple absolute ownership?

Correct Answer

B) The most complete form of property ownership, with no limitations on use or transfer

Fee simple absolute is the highest and most complete form of property ownership recognized in Alaska and throughout the United States. The owner holds the property with no conditions, limitations, or restrictions on use, and may sell, transfer, mortgage, or devise the property freely. It is inheritable and of potentially infinite duration.

Answer Options
A
Ownership that is limited by conditions or restrictions imposed by the grantor
B
The most complete form of property ownership, with no limitations on use or transfer
C
Ownership that lasts only for the duration of a person's life
D
A possessory interest held by a tenant under a lease agreement

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