Property Ownership

Which of the following statements about a remainderman is correct?

AA remainderman is the life tenant's heir
BA remainderman is the person who receives the property after the life estate ends✓ Correct
CA remainderman may occupy the property while the life tenant is alive
DA remainderman must be named in the original grant deed

Explanation

A remainderman (holder of the remainder interest) receives title to the property automatically when the life estate terminates (i.e., when the life tenant dies). The remainderman does not have the right of possession during the life estate.

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