Property Ownership

A life estate in Ohio grants the life tenant the right to:

AOwn the property forever and sell it freely
BUse and enjoy the property for the duration of their life, with the property passing to the remainderman upon death✓ Correct
CLease the property for up to 99 years
DMortgage the property without the remainderman's consent

Explanation

A life estate gives the life tenant the right to use, occupy, and enjoy the property for their lifetime. Upon death, ownership passes to the remainderman.

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