If Arthur were as yet childless, which of the following present grants would be considered as creating a contingent remainder?
A) "To Arthur and his heirs forever and ever."
B) "To Arthur for life and then to his first-born son, but if he has no male children, then to the Catholic Church."
C) "To Arthur for life, then to grantor."
D) "To Arthur 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 Arthur's first-born son after Arthur's life estate, but this is contingent upon Arthur having a male child. If Arthur remains childless, the property will then go to the Catholic Church, making the interest of the first-born son contingent upon his existence.

If Arthur Were as Yet Childless, Which of the Following