Property Ownership
In Hawaii, a life estate gives the life tenant the right to:
ASell the property outright
BUse and enjoy the property for the duration of their lifetime, after which title passes to the remainderman✓ Correct
CPass the property to their heirs in a will
DEncumber the property beyond their lifetime
Explanation
A life estate grants possession and use rights for the life tenant's lifetime. Upon death, the property passes to the remainderman (the future interest holder) or reverts to the grantor.
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