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If I am a Life Estate Tenantcan I sell the house without the permission of the remainderman?
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Can a person with a life estate use the property a collateral for a loan without the permission of the remainderman?
Yes, they can use their interest in the property as collateral. But remember that is a limited interest and must be disclosed to the lender.
Would life estate holder receive proceeds from sale?
From the sale of what? The property can only be sold with the permission of the life estate holder. How much they get would depends on the deal they cut with the remainderman.
Can a life tenant of a life estate keep the owner or heirs off the property?
Yes and no. The Life estate holder has the right to the free use and enjoyment of the property, without worrying about the remainderman interfering. However, the remainderman has the right to inspect the property and take care of it.
At the end of the life estate what type of estate does the remainderman have?
The remainderman would own the property in fee simple. That is absolute ownership. That owner could sell the property or leave it to his beneficiaries in her/his will. If they died intestate (without a will) the property would pass to their heirs at law according to the state laws of intestacy.
What happens when your mom passes away and her property is in a life estate?
The life estate goes to the remainderman.
Can adverse possession be claimed by a remainderman still subject to a life estate?
A remainderman is the person entitled to the use and possession of real property after the expiration of a life estate. The remainderman is the fee owner but the property is subject to the life estate. While the life tenant is living the life tenant has the right to the use and possession of the property.The answer is NO. The remainderman cannot claim adverse possession of the property in order to dispossess the life tenant of their interest.
In her will a testator left a life estate to one son and named her other son as remainderman. What happens if the remainderman dies before the son who has the life estate?
Generally, if the mother's estate was duly probated, the property was owned in fee by the remainderman. It would pass to his estate subject to the life estate. However, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in probate and the law of real property in your jurisdiction who can review the situation and explain the status of the property.
Can the holder of a life Estate have a remainder arrested for trespass on a life estate property?
A definitive answer to your question requires more detail. Generally, a life estate owner has the right to the sole use and possession of the property. The remainderman has an interest in the property but no right to possession until the life estate has expired or the life tenant grants permission. Generally, the remainderman has no right to enter the dwelling but may have the right to maintain the grounds. The remainderman has the right to expectation that the life tenant will maintain the property in good repair and not allow it to deteriorate. Since laws vary in different jurisdictions you should consult with a local attorney who specializes in real estate law to determine your rights and responsibilities regarding the property. You should also review the document that created the life estate.A definitive answer to your question requires more detail. Generally, a life estate owner has the right to the sole use and possession of the property. The remainderman has an interest in the property but no right to possession until the life estate has expired or the life tenant grants permission. Generally, the remainderman has no right to enter the dwelling but may have the right to maintain the grounds. The remainderman has the right to expectation that the life tenant will maintain the property in good repair and not allow it to deteriorate. Since laws vary in different jurisdictions you should consult with a local attorney who specializes in real estate law to determine your rights and responsibilities regarding the property. You should also review the document that created the life estate.A definitive answer to your question requires more detail. Generally, a life estate owner has the right to the sole use and possession of the property. The remainderman has an interest in the property but no right to possession until the life estate has expired or the life tenant grants permission. Generally, the remainderman has no right to enter the dwelling but may have the right to maintain the grounds. The remainderman has the right to expectation that the life tenant will maintain the property in good repair and not allow it to deteriorate. Since laws vary in different jurisdictions you should consult with a local attorney who specializes in real estate law to determine your rights and responsibilities regarding the property. You should also review the document that created the life estate.A definitive answer to your question requires more detail. Generally, a life estate owner has the right to the sole use and possession of the property. The remainderman has an interest in the property but no right to possession until the life estate has expired or the life tenant grants permission. Generally, the remainderman has no right to enter the dwelling but may have the right to maintain the grounds. The remainderman has the right to expectation that the life tenant will maintain the property in good repair and not allow it to deteriorate. Since laws vary in different jurisdictions you should consult with a local attorney who specializes in real estate law to determine your rights and responsibilities regarding the property. You should also review the document that created the life estate.
In a life estate does the remainder man inherit the property?
The remainderman can sell their interest as a remainderman in the property subject to the life estate. The life tenant has the right to the use and possession of the property for life.
What happens if life estate is terminated?
The remainderman has full vested rights in the property.
If a woman leaves her husband a life estate in her home does it go to her children when he dies?
It depends on who was appointed the remainderman in the life estate.
What does LE REM on a warranty deed stand for In Florida?
LE = Life Estate REM = Remainderman
