Property Ownership
A Connecticut property owner who wants to sell their property but retain the right to continue living there for life could use a:
AQuitclaim deed
BLife estate deed, conveying a remainder interest while retaining a life estate✓ Correct
CSpecial warranty deed
DGeneral warranty deed with a reservation clause
Explanation
A life estate deed allows the grantor to convey the remainder interest (future ownership) to another party while retaining a life estate—the right to live in and use the property for the remainder of their life.
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