An "easement" is the right to use someone else's land, but it is not an "estate". On the other hand, a "leasehold" is an estate. A "remainder in interest" is something that will become an estate when it is used. "Riparian rights" are rights to the water that flows over or under land, but not to the land itself.
These are questions that the above text answers:
1. What is an easement in relation to property ownership?
2. Is an easement considered an estate?
3. What is a leasehold?
4. Is a leasehold considered an estate?
5. What is a remainder in interest?
6. What are riparian rights?
7. Do riparian rights include ownership of the land?
8. Can riparian rights be exercised over both land and water?
9. What is the difference between an easement and riparian rights?