Welcome Back to the Law School Toolbox Podcast!

In this riveting episode, we delve into the second part of our discussion on present estates and future interests. Previously, we reviewed the default property interest, the fee simple absolute, and defeasible fees. Today, we’re covering life estates, reversions, and remainders.


This episode is a continuation from Podcast Episode 501: Listen and Learn – Present and Future Estates (Part 1). If you missed the first part, it’s highly recommended to catch up for a comprehensive understanding.


In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • A review of the fee simple absolute
  • Life estates
  • Reversions and remainders
  • Taxes and mortgage payments for a life estate
  • Examples illustrating the above concepts

For those preparing for the bar exam, additional resources are available, such as the California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2008 and the California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, February 2003.


Don’t miss the opportunity to download the transcript for this episode for an in-depth dive into the topics discussed.


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Thanks for listening!


Alison & Lee

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