[Cottage in the Woods] When Gil's Father Died, Gil Received

[Cottage in the Woods] When Gil's father died, Gil received a life estate for the family's cottage in the woods. According to his father's will, upon Gil's death, the cottage is to become the property of Gil's much younger step-brother Max. Gil lived at the cottage for many years after his father's death. One day, Max went to visit Gil to check on the property that he would someday own, and noticed that the cottage was in disrepair. The roof leaked, it was infested with mice and termites, and there was water damage in the basement. Max tells Gil to fix the property, but Gil refuses saying that he can let the property deteriorate as much as he wants.
-Does Max have any legal recourse to prevent the property from deteriorating?

A) No, Max does not own the property.
B) No, because Gil has possession of the property.
C) Yes, as a future owner, Max can bring legal action to recover damages.
D) Yes, as a future owner, Max may hire contractors to make the repairs but only if he pays for the repairs.
E) Yes, as a future owner, Max may hire contractors to make the repairs and Gil must pay for the repairs.