Property Ownership
In Tennessee, a 'life tenant' who wants to sell the property needs:
AOnly their own consent
BThe remainderman's consent if the intent is to convey fee simple title✓ Correct
CTREC approval
DA court order in all cases
Explanation
A life tenant can convey their life estate interest without the remainderman's consent, but that conveyance only transfers the life interest — not fee simple. Conveying fee simple requires the remainderman's cooperation.
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