When an individual possesses something, they may choose to transfer ownership to another person either upon their death or after a specific duration. This transfer of ownership is referred to as a property interest. If the recipient of the property interest only obtains it after the initial owner’s demise or a designated period of time, it is known as an “over” interest. For instance, if an individual bequeaths their house to their child, but only after their spouse passes away, this would be considered a limitation over.
Over is an adjective that describes a property interest that is meant to occur after the termination or failure of a previous estate. It is preceded by another possessory interest, such as a limitation over or a gift over. For instance, if a father leaves his house to his son for his lifetime, with the remainder going to his grandson, the grandson has an over interest in the property. This means that the grandson’s possession of the property will only happen after his father’s death. Similarly, if a woman leaves her car to her sister for as long as she needs it, with the remainder going to her nephew, the nephew has an over interest in the car. This implies that the nephew’s possession of the car will only occur once the sister no longer needs it. These examples demonstrate how an over interest in a property relies on the prior estate. The over interest only takes effect after the termination or failure of the previous estate. Consequently, the person with the over interest does not have immediate possession of the property, but rather a future interest that will only be realised at a later time.
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This glossary post was last updated: 17th April 2024.
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