In a deed that states “to Jonathon for his life,” the grantor has what type of interest?
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Life estate
A life estate is the interest created for Jonathan, not retained by the grantor. The grantor is the one creating this estate, not receiving it.
Remainder
A remainder would require naming someone to receive the property after Jonathon's life estate ends. Since no remainder beneficiary is specified, this interest doesn't exist in this scenario.
Reversion
Right of reentry
A right of reentry is a special power reserved in a fee simple determinable or condition subsequent, not created by the simple language 'for his life.' This question involves a straightforward life estate, not a defeasible fee.
Why is this correct?
When a grantor conveys property 'for life' without naming a remainder beneficiary, they retain a reversionary interest. This is the automatic right to reclaim the property when the life estate ends, as the grantor didn't dispose of their full ownership interest.
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