Property Ownership
A life estate in West Virginia grants the life tenant the right to use and enjoy the property during their lifetime. Upon the life tenant's death, the property passes to:
AThe life tenant's heirs automatically
BThe remainderman or reverts to the grantor, depending on the grant✓ Correct
CThe state of West Virginia
DThe county in which the property is located
Explanation
When a life estate ends (at the life tenant's death), the property passes to the remainderman (if named in the grant) or reverts to the original grantor or their heirs (reversion), as specified in the creating instrument.
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