Property Ownership

A life estate in Virginia gives the life tenant the right to:

AOwn the property forever and pass it to heirs
BUse and enjoy the property for the duration of their life (or another person's life)✓ Correct
CSell the property without the remainderman's consent
DMortgage the property for the full fee simple value

Explanation

A life estate grants the right to use and enjoy property for the measuring life. The life tenant cannot sell or mortgage a fee simple interest, as the remainderman holds future interest in the property.

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