medium · National Real Estate Exam property-ownership
Elena holds a life estate pur autre vie, measured by the life of her father, Fernando. Elena devises her interest in the property to her daughter, Gina.
If Elena dies while Fernando is still living, what is the status of the property?
- The property reverts to the original grantor immediately upon Elena's death.
- Fernando acquires the property in fee simple absolute.
- The life estate is extinguished and the remainderman takes possession.
- Gina holds the life estate until Fernando dies.
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