Future Interests: Question 1

Which of the following conveyances violate the rule against perpetuities? Why or why not? (1) Moe conveys his estate “to Larry for life, then to Curly and his heirs.” (2) John conveys his estate “to Paul for life, then to George for life if George is still living, then to Ringo and his heirs.” (3) Moe conveys his estate “to Larry, but if the property is ever used for illegal activities, to Curly and his heirs.” (4) Moe conveys his estate “to Larry for life, then to Curly’s grandchildren.” (5) Moe conveys his estate “to Larry for life, then to Curly’s grandchildren who are living at the time of Larry’s death, if any.” (6) Moe conveys his estate “to Larry for life, but if Larry ever uses the property for illegal activities, to Curly and his heirs.” (7) Moe conveys his estate “to Larry for life, then to Curly’s grandchildren who reach the age of 30.”