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Frank conveyed a forty-acre parcel of land to Joe on the condition that the property be used as a tree farm. Frank reserved the right of reentry. What kind of estate has Frank granted

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Answer: A fee simple subject to a condition subsequent

Step-by-step explanation:

The options to the question are:

1. A life estate pur autre vie

2. A fee simple subject to a condition subsequent

3. A non-freehold

4. A reversionary estate

From the question, we are informed that Frank conveyed a forty-acre parcel of land to Joe on the condition that the property be used as a tree farm and that Frank reserved the right of reentry. The kind of estate granted by Frank is a fee simple subject to a condition subsequent.

This kind of estate has a condition attached to it and they're also have a right of entry. In the event that a trigger occurs, the holder of the property will have to take necessary in order to get the land.

In this case, if the land isn't used as a tree farm, the land can be reclaimed by Frank.

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