Property Ownership

In Colorado, a 'life estate' is best described as:

AOwnership of a property for a fixed 99-year term
BAn ownership interest that lasts only for the duration of someone's life✓ Correct
CA long-term lease with an option to buy
DA trust created for estate planning purposes

Explanation

A life estate is an ownership interest in real property that lasts for the duration of a specified person's life (the measuring life). Upon the death of that person, the property passes to the remainderman or reverts to the grantor.

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