[WSBARP] What estate is this

[K. Garl Long]

Long time caretaker promised real property by decedent in payment for 
providing care.  Decedent's will provides:

*"If she survives me, I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Mary for her 
life, and then to Windy, the farm property legally described as ..."*

Does Mary receive in fee simple, an estate measured by her life (which 
she can alienate), a life estate for which she can collect income (but 
does not have to pay expenses), or some other possessory estate?

Or perhaps the scrivener just meant that if Mary did not survive the 
decedent it should go to Windy?

You thoughts most valued and appreciated,

Garl

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Law Offices of K. Garl Long - Mount Vernon, Washington - (360) 336-3322

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