The person who will receive property after a life estate or other limited interest ends. The remainderman's interest is future and becomes possessory when the preceding estate terminates.
From 'remainder' (what is left over) and 'man' (person). The legal concept developed in English property law to describe future interests that take effect after life estates, allowing property to pass through multiple generations.
The remainderman is like someone waiting in the wings for their turn on stage! They own a future right to property but can't use it until the current life tenant dies - it's ownership in waiting.
Legal term from property law referring to a person who receives estate remainder. The gendered suffix '-man' reflects historical male-default legal language; women historically held limited property rights.
Use 'remainder beneficiary' or 'remainderperson' to be neutral and avoid gendered legal language.
["remainder beneficiary","remainderperson","remainderee"]
Women's legal status in property ownership has expanded significantly; modern inclusive terminology reflects their equal standing as beneficiaries.
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