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What happens when a property is conveyed by deed to the holder of a life estate?
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∙ 11y ago
The "life tenants" can reside on the property for their lifetime. They are responsible for taxes, maintenance and any improvements they choose to make and are required to keep the property maintained in at least the same condition as when it was awarded. They cannot rent, lease, sell or transfer the property. Nor is the property subject to creditor attachment by the debts belonging to the "life tenants". Upon the death of the "life tenants" the property reverts to those named as the "remainder men".
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn that event the full ownership of the property is transferred to the life tenant and the life estate is extinguished by a merger of title.
In that event the full ownership of the property is transferred to the life tenant and the life estate is extinguished by a merger of title.
In that event the full ownership of the property is transferred to the life tenant and the life estate is extinguished by a merger of title.
In that event the full ownership of the property is transferred to the life tenant and the life estate is extinguished by a merger of title.
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∙ 11y agoIn that event the full ownership of the property is transferred to the life tenant and the life estate is extinguished by a merger of title.
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What is a life estate owner?
A life estate holder has the right to the use and possession of real property for the duration of their natural life. They do not own the property but the property cannot be mortgaged or sold by the fee owners without the consent of the life estate holder. The life estate is extinguished when the holder dies.
How do you refinance a life estate property?
Generally, in order to refinance the property the owner of the property AND the life estate holder must both sign the mortgage. If you are only a life estate holder you cannot refinance the property. A lender will grant a mortgage to the owner of the property only and the life estate holder must sign their consent. See related question link.
Can property in a life estate be sold to an outsider?
The fee to the property can be sold but only subject to the right of the life estate holder to the use and possession of the property.
Can a grantee of a life estate serve an eviction?
No, a grantee of a life estate cannot serve an eviction notice to the holder of the remainder interest because they do not own the property in full. The holder of the remainder interest has a legal right to inherit the property after the life estate ends.
How can you revoke a life estate in Tennessee?
You may not be able to do that. The holder of the life estate has to sign off on the property rights.
Is the holder of a life estate allowed to rent the property while he is absent from the property?
Certainly! A life estate means he can use the property as he desires as long as he lives. That includes renting it out to others. It usually goes for a lot less then a normal rental, because it would end at the death of the life estate holder.
Who owns the house equity in a life estate deed?
The owner of the fee owns the equity in the property. The life estate holder only has the right to use and possession of the property for life. However, the life estate holder must consent to any mortgage affecting the premises.The owner of the fee owns the equity in the property. The life estate holder only has the right to use and possession of the property for life. However, the life estate holder must consent to any mortgage affecting the premises.The owner of the fee owns the equity in the property. The life estate holder only has the right to use and possession of the property for life. However, the life estate holder must consent to any mortgage affecting the premises.The owner of the fee owns the equity in the property. The life estate holder only has the right to use and possession of the property for life. However, the life estate holder must consent to any mortgage affecting the premises.
What if a person has life estate but is on the verge of losing the property what can the heir do?
You need to explain why a life estate holder is on the verge of losing the property and why you call yourself the heir.
Can a life estate holder remove her property from a life estate by selling it and changing the deed herself?
No. A life estate holder does not own the real estate and therefore cannot execute any deeds regarding the property. A life tenant only has the right to the use of the premises for the duration of their natural life.No. A life estate holder does not own the real estate and therefore cannot execute any deeds regarding the property. A life tenant only has the right to the use of the premises for the duration of their natural life.No. A life estate holder does not own the real estate and therefore cannot execute any deeds regarding the property. A life tenant only has the right to the use of the premises for the duration of their natural life.No. A life estate holder does not own the real estate and therefore cannot execute any deeds regarding the property. A life tenant only has the right to the use of the premises for the duration of their natural life.
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.
Does an owners life estate hinder my forcing the sale of land?
A life estate grants the right to the USE and POSSESSION of real property for life. The holder of a life estate is not the owner of the property. Therefore, you cannot take possession of the property and sell it if you have a judgment lien only against the life estate holder. If you have a judgment lien against the owner of property that is SUBJECT TO the life estate of someone else, the property would remain subject to the life estate if you took possession and tried to sell it. You would need to find a buyer who is willing to honor the existing life estate.
If property with a life estate is sold who gets the money?
The person who owns the fee receives the proceeds from the sale. The life estate holder only has the right to use the property for life. If they relinquish their life estate the owner of the property can then sell it free and clear of the life estate.
