Property Ownership
What is a life estate?
AInsurance on a property
BAn ownership interest that lasts for the life of a specified person✓ Correct
CA 99-year lease
DA type of trust
Explanation
A life estate is an ownership interest that exists only for the duration of a specified person's life (the life tenant). When that person dies, the property passes to the remainderman.
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