Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Life Estate.
Life Estate - as a noun
(law) an estate whose duration is limited to the life of the person holding it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
estate for lifeHypernyms (Closely Related)
estate6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She granted her son a life estate in her property."
"They transferred the property into a life estate for the elderly couple."
"The life estate ensured that the beneficiary would have the property for the duration of their life."
"He inherited a life estate in the family farm."
"She retained a life estate in the house while giving her children the remainder interest."
