Property Ownership
A life estate in Minnesota grants the life tenant the right to:
ATransfer full fee simple title to heirs
BUse, occupy, and enjoy the property for the duration of their life✓ Correct
CEncumber the property beyond the life estate
DExclude the remainderman from inspecting the property
Explanation
A life estate gives the life tenant the right to possess and use the property for their lifetime (or the life of another — pur autre vie). The property passes to the remainderman upon the life tenant's death.
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