Property Ownership

In Arizona, a life estate grants the life tenant:

AOwnership of the property forever
BThe right to use and enjoy the property for the duration of their life, with no right to sell in fee simple✓ Correct
CThe right to sell the property and keep all proceeds
DOwnership until remarriage

Explanation

A life estate grants the life tenant the right to use, occupy, and enjoy the property during their lifetime. They cannot convey greater rights than they have, so they cannot sell fee simple title.

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