Property Ownership

In Virginia, a 'remainder interest' in a property following a life estate will vest possession when:

AThe remainderman reaches age 21
BThe life tenant dies, ending the life estate✓ Correct
CThe property is sold
DThe remainderman pays fair market value

Explanation

A remainder interest follows a life estate and vests in possession when the life estate terminates — typically upon the death of the life tenant. Until then, the remainderman has a future interest.

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