July 31, 2025 • 3 min read
What rights does a life estate grant to a lifetime beneficiary in Texas and how is a remainder interest determined when a will designates a remainderman?
Detailed Answer Under Texas law, a life estate gives an individual (the life tenant) the right to use, occupy, and enjoy real property for the duration of that person’s life. The life tenant holds a present possessory interest but does not own the property outright. Upon the life tenant’s death, the property passes automatically to […]
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