Escrow & Title
A Massachusetts property owner wants to give a life estate to their spouse and the remainder to their children. This arrangement is created by:
AA joint tenancy deed
BA deed conveying a life estate with remainder✓ Correct
CA testamentary trust only
DA quit claim deed
Explanation
A deed can be used to create a life estate in one person (the life tenant) with the remainder interest going to another party (remainderman) upon the life tenant's death.
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