Fee Simple Estate


Definition of "Fee simple estate"

Monica Johnson &<br> David Raglin<br> Johnson Raglin Real Estate Group
  Keller Williams Realty

Form of common law ownership of real property that permits disposition of property by its holder in any manner desired. Both the holder and the holder's heirs have use of property in perpetuity and have an insurable interest in the property.


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