Property Ownership (alternative)
In Maryland, a 'pur autre vie' life estate is measured by:
AThe life of the grantor
BThe life of a third party (someone other than the holder of the estate)✓ Correct
CA fixed number of years
DThe duration of the mortgage
Explanation
A pur autre vie ('for the life of another') life estate lasts for the lifetime of a specified third person, not the estate holder. When that third person dies, the estate ends.
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