John owns a small rental cottage in St Augustine and his mother Brenda lives nearby in a rented apartment. He is concerned about her having a secure home to live in after her retirement so he decides to convey the cottage to her for the rest of her life, after which, ownership will revert to him. What would John's attorney probably have advised him to do to achieve these goals? Establish a Trust with his mother as one of the trustees Convey a tenancy at sufferance to Brenda. Convey a tenancy by the entireties to Brenda, pur autre vie. О Convey a life estate to Brenda with the right of reversion to John.

John owns a small rental cottage in St Augustine and his mother Brenda lives nearby in a rented apartment. He is concerned about her having a secure home to live in after her retirement so he decides to convey the cottage to her for the rest of her life, after which, ownership will revert to him. What would John's attorney probably have advised him to do to achieve these goals? Establish a Trust with his mother as one of the trustees Convey a tenancy at sufferance to Brenda. Convey a tenancy by the entireties to Brenda, pur autre vie. О Convey a life estate to Brenda with the right of reversion to John.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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