Property OwnershipIntermediateArizona Exam

A deed that conveys property 'to John for life, then to Jane' creates what type of estate for Jane?

AA fee simple determinable
BA remainder interest (future estate)Correct
CA reversionary interest
DA life estate pur autre vie

Why A remainder interest (future estate) Is Correct

Answer B: A remainder interest (future estate)

Jane holds a remainder interest — a future estate that takes effect when the prior life estate ends (John's death). Jane is the remainderman who will receive fee simple ownership upon John's death.

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