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No. A life estate must be set forth in writing either in a will that has been probated or in a deed that has been recorded in the land records. The only other means by which a life estate can be created is by a court order.

No. A life estate must be set forth in writing either in a will that has been probated or in a deed that has been recorded in the land records. The only other means by which a life estate can be created is by a court order.

No. A life estate must be set forth in writing either in a will that has been probated or in a deed that has been recorded in the land records. The only other means by which a life estate can be created is by a court order.

No. A life estate must be set forth in writing either in a will that has been probated or in a deed that has been recorded in the land records. The only other means by which a life estate can be created is by a court order.

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No. A life estate must be set forth in writing either in a will that has been probated or in a deed that has been recorded in the land records. The only other means by which a life estate can be created is by a court order.

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No. it cannot be verbal. Dealings regarding real property must be in writing.

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Can you revoke a verbal life estate if life tenant puts up a gate and physically assaults another tenant?

There is no such thing as a verbal life estate. A life estate must be granted in writing. Therefore whatever "verbal" agreement you have, it is not a life estate. You should consult with an attorney or landlord/tenant agency in your area to determine if your tenant must be given notice to leave the premises.


Can a verbal agreement create a binding life estate?

A life estate must be granted in writing or by a court order by a court of equity.


Is a verbal agreement legal for real estate in NC?

No. The Statute of Frauds states that real estate contracts must be in writing.


Can a person claim an estate money if the name of the possible father name is not on the birth certificate?

DNA proof , but if there is verbal contract that he will not be a part of the child's life then that contract is honored.


Is a verbal agreement pertaining to real estate binding until closing date?

No


What kind of estate establishes the ownership of property for only the life of the owner?

A Life Estate provides the right to the use and sole possession of real estate for the life of the life tenant.A Life Estate provides the right to the use and sole possession of real estate for the life of the life tenant.A Life Estate provides the right to the use and sole possession of real estate for the life of the life tenant.A Life Estate provides the right to the use and sole possession of real estate for the life of the life tenant.


If someone is granted a life estate and they remarry how will this affect the life estate?

Marriage has no effect on a life estate. The only factor that is important is the length of the life of the person that has been granted the life estate.


How do you sever a life estate in Florida?

A life estate is extinguished by the death of the life tenant or by the life tenant executing a deed of release of the life estate.


Life estate does your spouse have interest in it?

A life estate is based on a specific person's life. If they are not named in the life estate, they have no interest. They can claim the right to use the life estate as long as the individual is still living.


Life estate voided?

Only by the death of the life estate holder or by their release of the life estate by deed to the fee owners.


What happens with a life estate when the property is sold while the property owner is still alive. Is it automatically revoked?

Nothing happens to the life estate. The life estate remains as long as the person who holds it is still living. Any sale is based on the existence of the life estate. However, if the life estate has not vested, as in the life estate was to be left in a will and they haven't died yet, then the life estate is void.


If granter is not dead can he terminate a life estate?

The grantor can terminate a life estate if she reserved the right to revoke it. Otherwise, only the life estate holder or a judge can terminate a life estate if the life tenant is living.