Mr. ackerman leased a property for five years to mr. bones. during this term, mr. ackerman died and then mr. bones discovered that mr. ackerman's interest was a life estate. the owner of the property was correct in advocating which of the following?

a. mr. bones’ leasehold estate is valid for the length of the lease
b. mr. bones’ interest was terminated upon mr. ackerman’s demise
c. mr. ackerman’s heir would receive the fee title
d. the owner has an estate in remainder