Property Ownership
Fee simple absolute ownership is best described as:
AOwnership that automatically transfers to heirs upon death
BThe most complete form of ownership with no conditions or restrictions✓ Correct
COwnership shared equally among family members
DOwnership limited to residential use
Explanation
Fee simple absolute is the highest and most complete form of property ownership. The owner has unrestricted rights to use, sell, mortgage, or transfer the property, subject only to government powers and private restrictions.
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