What is a Life Estate?

November 16, 2022
Russo Law Group, P.C.
Elder Law, Estate Planning, Medicaid, Probate, Estates & Trusts, Real Estate
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** This article has been revised from its original version which was published on December 6, 2017. When discussing estate planning and Medicaid planning, the phrase “life estate” is sometimes mentioned, but what does it mean? A life estate is a…

July 28, 2015
Kim N. Christian
Estate Planning, Real Estate
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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.

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