What happens in a life estate in remainder upon the life tenant’s death?

In a life estate in remainder, upon the death of the life tenant, the property is transferred to the named remainderman. This legal arrangement allows the life tenant to use and enjoy the property during their lifetime, but it also establishes the rights of the remainderman, who will gain full ownership of the property after the life tenant passes away.

This structure serves to clearly define the future ownership of the property, ensuring that the remainderman has an equitable interest in the property while the life tenant has the right to possess and use the property until their death. The life estate prevents the life tenant from selling or transferring ownership of the property to someone else without the consent of the remainderman, thereby protecting the remainderman's future interest.

Other options, such as the property reverting to the grantor or being sold, do not apply because the defined arrangement of a life estate in remainder specifically outlines that the property goes to the remainderman, ensuring a seamless transition of ownership.