Property Ownership
In Alabama, a life estate gives the life tenant the right to:
ASell the property outright and keep all proceeds
BUse and enjoy the property for the duration of their life, but not destroy or waste it✓ Correct
CWill the property to heirs
DMortgage the property for a term beyond their life
Explanation
A life tenant has the right to use, enjoy, and even lease the property during their lifetime, but cannot commit waste (deteriorate the property) or convey title beyond their life interest.
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