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Marital life estate

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A marital life estate is, in the common law tradition of the United States and Great Britain, a life estate held by a living spouse (husband or wife) or widowed spouse, for the duration of that spouse's life.

Creation

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The marital life estate may be created by operation of law, agreement, contract, will, deed, or court order, such as a divorce decree or judgment.[1]

See also

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