Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois

what happens to the property with a quit claim deed life estate if the grantee dies before the grantor?


Asked on 9/17/12, 9:22 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

If the "grantee" is the beneficiary of the life estate and dies, the standard life estate

is terminated. The life estate reverts to the grantor, unless the deed contains terms

which transfer the estate elsewhere.

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Answered on 9/17/12, 9:32 am
Henry Repay Law Offices of Henry Repay

Hard to discern what you are asking, but if the expected life tenant has passed, then title would remain unchanged unless there are contingent provisions. A review of the deed and prior chain of title should be examined to provide a firm answer.

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Answered on 9/17/12, 4:00 pm


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