Examples
"A and her heirs, then to B"
B is not a remainder since a remainder cannot follow an estate held in fee simple absolute.
"A for life, then to B"
B is a vested remainder since the remainder is given to an ascertained person (B) and there are no precedent conditions (such as "if B is not married").
"A for life, then to B if B reaches 21, and if B does not reach 21 then to C and C's heirs"
B and C are both contingent remainders. While B and C are ascertained persons, the condition (reaching 21) implies alternative contingent remainders for both parties.
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