Connecticut Deed Conveying Property to Charity with Reservation of Life Estate is a legal document used when individuals or entities wish to donate a property to a charitable organization, while retaining a life estate for themselves. This type of deed effectively transfers ownership of the property to the charity, but allows the donor (granter) to continue living on the property until their death. A Connecticut Deed Conveying Property to Charity with Reservation of Life Estate contains various clauses and provisions to ensure the smooth transfer of property rights from the donor to the charity. These clauses typically include details on the property being conveyed, the name and contact information of the granter and the charity, and specific language regarding the reservation of the life estate. There are different variations of Connecticut Deed Conveying Property to Charity with Reservation of Life Estate, which can be tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the parties involved. Some common types include: 1. Fee Simple Determinable Life Estate: This type of deed conveys the property to the charity, but with the condition that the granter's life estate will end automatically upon the occurrence of a specific event, such as the death of the granter. 2. Life Estate with Power of Termination: Here, the granter transfers ownership to the charity but retains a life estate. However, the granter also reserves the power to terminate the life estate at any time, effectively reclaiming full ownership of the property. 3. Life Estate PUR Outré Vie: This type of life estate grants the granter a life estate in the property, but the life estate is based on the life of a third party rather than the granter themselves. Once the specified third party passes away, the life estate ends, and the property is fully transferred to the charity. Connecticut Deed Conveying Property to Charity with Reservation of Life Estate is a legally binding document that requires the involvement of legal professionals, such as attorneys or notaries public, to ensure its validity. It helps ensure that the granter can both contribute to a charitable cause and continue enjoying the property until their death or any agreed-upon termination event.