Curtesy Interest


Definition of "Curtesy interest"

Joe Jovanovic
  Keller Williams Realty

Husband's interest in his wife's property upon her death. A husband has an insurable interest in that property and can purchase a property and casualty insurance policy to cover the exposures on it.



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