Keep me logged in until I sign out. You can, of course, give property to beneficiaries before you die, subject to gift taxes. Or you can sell it to a family member.
Life estates are different from gifts.
Many older people choose to assign the family home to the children who have expressed an interest in living there after the parents have died. You can also choose to leave your children a life estate in family property that you want maintained down through the generations, like a home or china or other heirlooms. The children can live in the house or rent it out during their lifetimes, but must maintain it in good condition for the ultimate beneficiaries, usually the grandchildren. If this sounds like a move appropriate for your family, talk to your lawyer about such an assignment. Conveying property through a life estate gives up control of your property, and life estates are subject to complex legal rules and often cause more complications than they're worth.