Property Ownership
A life estate in Nevada grants the life tenant the right to:
AOwn the property permanently and pass it to heirs
BUse and enjoy the property for their lifetime, with ownership passing to a remainderman at death✓ Correct
CSell the property at any time and keep all proceeds
DEncumber the property beyond the life estate period
Explanation
A life estate grants the life tenant full use and enjoyment of the property during their lifetime. Upon their death, ownership automatically transfers to the named remainderman.
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