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What is the result of restraints on alienation on Life Estates and Future Interests?

Bar Exam Prep β€Ί Real Property β€Ί Restraints on Alienation β€Ί What is the result of restraints on alienation on Life Estates and Future Interests?
πŸ˜€ Real Property β€’ Restraints on Alienation PROP#045

Legal Definition

Forfeiture and promissory restraints on life estates and vested future interests are valid, but disabling restraints are void.

Plain English Explanation

When assessing attempts to restrict the ability to transfer an interest in property, the law is generally okay with restrictions on life estates because they are inherently not that valuable (few folks want to buy an interest in land that dies with the person to whom it was conveyed). Similarly, reasonable partial or promissory restraints on fee simples are okay.

But don't you dare try to enact a disabling restraint.
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