Property Ownership
When a West Virginia deed states 'to A for life, then to B,' B holds a:
ALife estate
BFee simple absolute
CRemainder interest (remainderman)✓ Correct
DReversionary interest
Explanation
B holds a remainder interest — the right to receive the property in fee simple absolute when A's life estate ends. B is the remainderman. If B predeceases A, B's remainder interest passes to B's heirs unless the grant provides otherwise.
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