A life estate may be granted
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only when it is for the duration of the
Option A is incorrect because it's incomplete and misleading. A life estate isn't limited to a specific duration mentioned in the phrase, but rather is defined by the life of a designated person. The option cuts off mid-sentence, suggesting an arbitrary limitation that doesn't exist in property law. Life estates are specifically tied to lifespans, not arbitrary durations.
for the duration of the life of someone
for a definite term.
A life estate cannot be granted for a definite term because, by definition, it lasts only for the duration of a person's life, not a predetermined period. A definite term would describe a leasehold estate, not a life estate.
only to a grantee over the age of
There is no age requirement for granting a life estate. The concept focuses on the duration of ownership tied to a person's life, not their age at the time of granting.
Why is this correct?
Option B is correct because a life estate is defined as an interest in property that lasts only for the duration of a designated person's life. This person is called the measuring life, and the estate terminates automatically upon their death, regardless of when that occurs.
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