Escrow & Title
In Missouri, a deed that conveys property 'to A for life, then to B' creates what interest for B?
AA life estate
BA remainder interest (remainder estate)✓ Correct
CA fee simple defeasible
DA leasehold estate
Explanation
B has a remainder interest—the right to receive fee simple title when the life tenant (A) dies. B's interest is a vested or contingent remainder depending on whether B's identity is known and whether there are conditions.
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