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    Jul 4, 2010, 12:28 PM
    Life estate
    Ok guys

    Can someone explain what a life estate is,how it works. I have heard people talk about it but am not sure what it is. If I have posted in the wrong area of this site please let me know.

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    Jul 4, 2010, 12:36 PM

    Explained very adequately here:

    En.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_estate

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