Property Ownership
A life estate in Pennsylvania terminates upon:
AThe death of the grantor
BThe life estate holder (life tenant) reaching age 65
CThe death of the measuring life✓ Correct
DThe sale of the property by the remainderman
Explanation
A life estate terminates upon the death of the measuring life — typically the life tenant, though it can be measured by a third party's life (pur autre vie). Upon termination, title passes to the remainderman or reverts to the grantor.
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