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No. It can only be released by the life tenant in writing, voluntarily. If the life tenant doesn't want to relinquish the life estate, the heirs would need to buy them out or wait until they have died.

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Can you have a fee simple deed and a life estate clause on the same deed with 8 different heirs?

Yes. You could have a deed drafted that conveys your property to eight children while reserving a life estate for yourself.


What can you do when your father's will left your mother life estate of land then life estate to his children with remainder interest going to their heirs Can this be changed if so how?

The only thing that can be done is for the heirs to disown their interests. You should consult with an attorney. All the heirs (wife, children, grandchildren) could likely join in a deed to a straw to end the effects of the will.


What are the essential features of freehold estate in fee simple?

The essential features of an estate in fee simple are that you can transfer the property by deed during your life and leave it to your heirs after your death. It is absolute ownership.


Does the grantee of the life estate deed have to sign the deed?

The life tenant does not have to sign the deed that creates the life estate unless there are specific conditions mentioned in that deed that will obligate the life tenant.In order for the property to be conveyed free of the life estate the life tenant must sign that deed as their consent.The life tenant does not have to sign the deed that creates the life estate unless there are specific conditions mentioned in that deed that will obligate the life tenant.In order for the property to be conveyed free of the life estate the life tenant must sign that deed as their consent.The life tenant does not have to sign the deed that creates the life estate unless there are specific conditions mentioned in that deed that will obligate the life tenant.In order for the property to be conveyed free of the life estate the life tenant must sign that deed as their consent.The life tenant does not have to sign the deed that creates the life estate unless there are specific conditions mentioned in that deed that will obligate the life tenant.In order for the property to be conveyed free of the life estate the life tenant must sign that deed as their consent.


Can life estate go to a person whose name is not on deed?

The person who is receiving the life estate must be listed as grantee in the deed along with the clear intention that only a life estate is granted. The deed should be drafted by a professional who can discuss the consequences and responsibilities associated with granting a life estate.


When a life tenant dies with a will and property is willed the children is that property part of the estate?

A life estate expires when the life tenant dies. A life tenant doesn't own the property, it doesn't become part of their estate and therefore they cannot leave it to their heirs in their will. When a life estate is set up in a deed or will there is also a 'remainderman' who will own the property when the life tenant dies.


Is there a way to dissolve a life estate by using a quitclaim deed?

Yes. The person who owns the life estate can execute a quitclaim deed to the fee owner that releases all of their right, title and interest in the property. A statement can be added to the deed stating that the purpose of the deed is to extinguish the life estate. Once that release deed has been recorded the property will be free of the life estate.


Who are the remainder man in a life estate when none are specified in the deed?

You have asked an interesting question. If a person (A) was granted a life estate by deed and there was no remainder interests mentioned in that deed then the fee remains with the owner (B) who granted the life estate. When B dies the property will become part of their estate and will remain subject to the life estate.


Can a person you sign the deed in a life estate sell the property while you are sill living on the in the house?

If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.If you conveyed your property by deed and reserved a life estate, the property cannot be sold without your written consent, releasing your life estate. If you do not sign the deed, the new owner would take the property subject to your life estate.


Does a life estate override a fee simple absolute deed?

Yes. If property is subject to a life estate and then it's conveyed by deed, the property remains subject to the life estate until the life tenant dies or releases their life estate in writing.


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.


Who is entitled to proceeds if all life estate heirs agree to sell property?

If the life estate holders agree to allow the property to be sold then they mush sign the deed and by doing that they will relinquish their life estates. The proceeds from the sale will go to the remaindermen who own the fee interest in the property. In order to encourage the life estate holders to relinquish their life interest the remaindermen may offer a part of the proceeds as an incentive.You should seek the advice of an attorney who can review your situation and explain the options.