life estate Meaning of "life estate"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) (law) an estate whose duration is limited to the life of the person holding it

Usage(s):

  1. I'm still for a 100% life estate tax on anyone named george w.
  2. I have heretofore created a trust for each of them after a life estate to one of their parents.
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