Property Ownership
In Florida, a 'life estate' grants the life tenant the right to:
AOwn the property forever and pass it to heirs
BUse and enjoy the property during their lifetime, with ownership passing to the remainderman upon their death✓ Correct
CSell the property without restriction
DMortgage the property beyond the value of the life estate
Explanation
A life estate grants the life tenant the right to use, occupy, and enjoy the property during their lifetime. Upon the life tenant's death, full ownership passes to the remainderman (holder of the remainder interest).
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