What happens when a life tenant moves out?
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What happens when a life tenant moves out?
My husband and I have recently got guardianship of my father and moved into his house. My stepmom has bought another house and moved out. The Will states that she has a lifetime estate. Is this still true that if she has vacated the house?
Asked on July 12, 2013 under Estate Planning, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, she still has her life tenancy. A life tenancy, like ownership in fee simple of property, is not dependent on the tenant actually being in residence or occupying the property; she has the tenancy whether she makes use of it or not.
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