Escrow & Title
A deed that conveys property 'to John Smith and his heirs' creates which type of estate?
ALife estate
BFee simple absolute✓ Correct
CFee simple defeasible
DLeasehold estate
Explanation
The phrase 'and his heirs' in a deed conveys a fee simple absolute estate — the most complete form of ownership that passes to the grantee's heirs.
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