Question

A parcel of real estate has been left to a woman through her husband's will for her use and enjoyment during her lifetime, with the provision that the property goes to her stepson upon her death.
The stepson's interest is that of:


A) remainderman.

B) tenant at will.

C) life estate.

D) tenancy by the entireties.

Answer 1

Answer: A) Remainderman

Explanation:

A Remainderman may sound like something from a horror movie but it is a property law term that refers to a person that is billed to take over or inherit an estate after the LIFE ESTATE of the previous owner is terminated.

Life Estate is an agreement where a person owns a property or asset for the duration of their life but as soon as they pass on, the asset or property reverts back to the original owner of a THIRD party.

The Remainderman is the person who the property reverts to.

In the above scenario therefore, the woman is in possession of a Life Estate but the Stepson is the Remainderman.