Property Ownership
In New Mexico, a 'remainderman' in a life estate is the person who:
AHolds the life estate interest
BReceives the property after the life estate ends (when the measuring life dies)✓ Correct
CHolds the property in trust
DActs as the estate executor
Explanation
The remainderman holds the remainder interest—they receive full ownership of the property when the life estate terminates (usually upon the death of the life tenant). Their interest is a future interest.
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