Property Ownership

In South Dakota, a 'remainder interest' in real property refers to:

AThe seller's equity remaining after the mortgage payoff
BA future interest that becomes possessory when a prior estate ends✓ Correct
CThe property remaining after partial condemnation
DThe balance owed on a land contract

Explanation

A remainder interest is a future interest in property held by a third party (the remainderman) that becomes possessory when the preceding estate (like a life estate) ends.

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