Law for Accountants: Property
Oscar conveys his land “ to Alice for life, then to Bea for life, then to Cathy and her heirs”.
What interests do the following have on the day of the conveyance?:
Alice?
Bea?
Cathy?
Cathy’s heirs?

Law for Accountants: Property Oscar conveys his land “ to Alice for life, then to Bea...
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