Property Ownership
A Maryland property owner grants a life estate to their parent. When the parent dies, the property:
APasses through the parent's estate
BReturns to the grantor or named remainderman✓ Correct
CPasses to the parent's heirs automatically
DBecomes state property
Explanation
When the life estate holder (measuring life) dies, the property reverts to the grantor (reversion) or passes to a named remainderman.
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