Property Ownership

In Hawaii, a 'freehold estate' is distinguished from a 'non-freehold estate' primarily because:

AA. A freehold estate is always a fee simple; non-freehold is always a lease
BB. Freehold estates have indeterminate (potentially unlimited) duration; non-freehold estates have defined limited duration✓ Correct
CC. Freehold estates don't require a deed; non-freehold estates do
DD. Freehold estates can only be held by Hawaii residents

Explanation

Freehold estates (fee simple, life estates) have potentially unlimited or life-measured duration. Non-freehold estates (leasehold) are limited in time.

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