Property Ownership
A Connecticut deed that conveys property 'to John Smith and his heirs' creates a:
ALife estate for John Smith
BFee simple absolute interest for John Smith✓ Correct
CJoint tenancy with John's heirs
DTenancy in common between John and his heirs
Explanation
The traditional words 'and his heirs' convey a fee simple absolute to John Smith. Modern law generally does not require these words—any conveyance to an individual creates a fee simple unless limited by other language.
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