If Andrew is childless, which of the following present grants would be considered as creating a contingent remainder?
A) "To Andrew and his heirs forever and ever."
B) "To Andrew for life and then to his first-born son, but if he has no male children, then to the Catholic Church."
C) "To Andrew for life, then to grantor."
D) "To Andrew for 100 years and then to the Catholic Church."

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Choice B creates a contingent remainder because it specifies that the property will go to Andrew's first-born son if he has one, but if not, it will go to the Catholic Church. This makes the future interest in the property contingent on Andrew having a male child.

If Andrew Is Childless, Which of the Following Present Grants