Property Ownership
A Washington life estate gives the life tenant the right to:
ASell the property in fee simple
BUse and enjoy the property during their lifetime but not devise it to heirs✓ Correct
CMortgage the property to the full value
DTransfer ownership to a third party
Explanation
A life estate grants the holder (life tenant) the right to use and enjoy the property during their lifetime. When the life tenant dies, the property passes to the remainderman. The life tenant cannot convey fee simple title.
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