Property Ownership
What is a 'fee simple determinable' estate in Nevada property law?
AA fee simple interest determined by an appraiser's valuation
BA type of fee simple ownership that automatically terminates and returns to the grantor if a specified condition occurs — the title language typically uses words 'so long as' or 'while' preceding the condition✓ Correct
CA fee simple estate with a fixed term of ownership
DA Nevada specific interest created when the full purchase price is paid
Explanation
A fee simple determinable (or fee simple subject to automatic reversion) is created when a deed conveys ownership subject to a specified limitation or condition using language like 'so long as the land is used for a church' or 'while the property is maintained as a park.' If the condition fails, ownership automatically reverts to the grantor or their heirs. In Nevada, such defeasible estates appear in older charitable conveyances and land grants, creating potential title complications if the condition has been violated.
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