If Jean’s land can revert to her heirs if used improperly, this represents what kind of estate?

The scenario describes a situation in which land can revert to the original owner’s heirs if used improperly, which is characteristic of a qualified fee estate, also known as a fee simple subject to a condition subsequent. This estate allows the owner to retain rights over the land, including the right to reclaim it if certain conditions are not met.

In this case, if the current user of the land does not adhere to the stipulations set by Jean (for example, using the land in a way that is not permitted), the property can revert back to her heirs. This protective mechanism ensures that the property remains used in a way that aligns with Jean’s wishes, making it a qualified fee rather than a more absolute ownership type.

Other forms of estates listed in the choices do not provide the same conditional ownership. A life estate grants ownership for the duration of an individual's life, after which the property reverts to another party, but it does not include the flexible reversion imposed by conditions. A fee simple absolute conveys the highest ownership interest without conditions, meaning no reversion rights based on misuse of the property. A conventional life estate, similar to a regular life estate, is also limited to the lifetime of a designated individual with no reversion expectations tied to improper