Property Ownership
A life estate grants the life tenant the right to use and enjoy property during their lifetime. Upon the life tenant's death, the property passes to the:
AState of Mississippi
BLife tenant's heirs
CRemainderman✓ Correct
DNearest neighbor
Explanation
A remainderman holds the future interest in a life estate. Upon the life tenant's death, full ownership automatically vests in the remainderman.
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