Property Ownership

In Colorado, a 'remainder interest' in a life estate passes to the remainderman when:

AThe original grantor dies
BThe life tenant dies✓ Correct
CThe property is sold
DThe property's mortgage is paid off

Explanation

When the life tenant dies, the remainder interest automatically vests in the remainderman, who receives full fee simple ownership of the property.

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