Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia
What does it mean when property has been titled for example...John Doe, Mary Doe life estate?
Who owns the property?
Asked on 8/02/10, 10:01 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
John Doe is the owner of the property in fee simple; Mary Doe has a life estate, i.e., the right to occupy the property for the duration of her life.
Answered on 8/07/10, 10:38 am