What is a Life Estate?
When discussing Medicaid planning, the phrase, “life estate” is sometimes mentioned, but what does it mean? A life estate is a form of joint ownership on a property that allows one person to remain in the home until his or…
When discussing Medicaid planning, the phrase, “life estate” is sometimes mentioned, but what does it mean? A life estate is a form of joint ownership on a property that allows one person to remain in the home until his or…
A “life estate” is an ownership interest that a person retains in real property while transferring a remainder interest to one or more individuals.
Life estates are sometimes used as a planning technique by individuals who wish to safeguard their residence or other real estate.