Property Ownership
Under Florida law, a life estate gives the life tenant the right to:
AOwn the property outright after the life estate ends
BUse and enjoy the property during their lifetime but not sell the fee simple interest✓ Correct
CLeave the property to their heirs upon death
DEncumber the property with mortgages that survive their death
Explanation
A life tenant has the right to use, possess, and receive income from the property during their lifetime. However, they cannot convey more interest than they have — they cannot sell the fee simple or create encumbrances that outlast the life estate.
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