Property Ownership

Which of the following BEST describes a life estate in California?

AAn ownership interest that lasts forever and can be freely transferred
BA freehold estate limited in duration to the life of a person✓ Correct
CA leasehold interest for a fixed number of years
DA future interest that becomes possessory upon the death of another

Explanation

A life estate is a freehold (ownership) interest in real property that lasts for the lifetime of a specified person (the measuring life). The life tenant has the right to use and enjoy the property, but cannot convey more than their life estate; upon the measuring life's death, the property passes to the remainderman or reverts to the grantor.

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