A person with a life estate cannot do which of the following?
A) Strip-mine the land
B) Build a bridge over the river
C) Cut down a dead tree
D) Put a new roof on the house

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A person with a life estate does not own the property in perpetuity and cannot make changes that significantly reduce the value of the property or damage it in any way. Strip-mining the land would clearly cause significant damage and reduce the value of the property, thus it is not allowed. B, C, and D are all reasonable actions that could be taken by a person with a life estate without significantly damaging the property or reducing its value.

A Person with a Life Estate Cannot Do Which of the Following