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Simple English definitions for legal terms
enlarger l'estate
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A quick definition of enlarger l'estate:
Enlarger l'estate: A legal term from Law French that means to increase the size of an estate. It is a type of release where the person who has the right to the estate gives up their rights to the person who is currently using it. This means that the person using the estate can now use it for a longer period of time or even own it forever. For example, if someone was living in a house for a certain number of years and then someone else was supposed to inherit it, but they decided to give up their rights to the person living in the house, then that person would now own the house forever.
A more thorough explanation:
Enlarger l'estate is a legal term that refers to a release that expands an estate. This release involves transferring the ulterior interest to the tenant. For example, if an estate is held by a tenant for life or years, with the remainder to another in fee, and if the one in remainder releases all rights to the tenant and their heirs through an enlarger l'estate, the tenant then holds the estate in fee.
Here's an example to illustrate the definition: John owns a piece of land and leases it to Jane for 99 years. After 50 years, Jane decides to sell her interest in the land to John. To do this, Jane uses an enlarger l'estate to release all her rights to John and his heirs. As a result, John now owns the land in fee simple, which means he has complete ownership and control over it.