Remainder

Remainder

Remainder means:
the part of an estate or trust that is left upon the termination of the immediately preceding estate (often a life estate or estate for a term of years) or trust and that does not amount to a reversion to the original grantor or his or her heirs.

Example of Remainder:

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At the death of her husband, Polly Rowan inherits a life estate in their home. The remainder is a devise to their son, Paul Rowan. When Polly dies, Paul will gain title to the house. Paul is the remainderperson.

See Inheritance Tax and Inheritance Tax.


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