Property Ownership

A life estate grants the life tenant the right to:

ASell the property without restriction
BUse and occupy the property for the duration of their lifetime✓ Correct
CLeave the property to heirs through a will
DMortgage the property for the full fee simple value

Explanation

A life estate grants the holder (life tenant) the right to use, occupy, and benefit from the property for the duration of their life. Upon the life tenant's death, the property passes to the remainderman.

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