life tenant

A person who, until death, is beneficially entitled to property; the holder of a life estate. — Also termed tenant for life; life-owner. See life estate under ESTATE(1). [Cases: Life Estates 1. C.J.S. Estates §§ 28–29, 31, 34.]

life tenant. A person who, until death, is beneficially entitled to property; the holder of a life estate. — Also termed tenant for life; life-owner. See life estate under ESTATE(1). [Cases: Life Estates 1. C.J.S. Estates §§ 28–29, 31, 34.] equitable life tenant. A life tenant not automatically entitled to possession but who makes an