A specific lien attaches to the property explicitly encumbered by the lien, such as:

• A. All property
• B. The entire estate
• C. A portion of income
• D. Property taxes

Answer: (D)

The main idea is how liens attach: some liens are tied to a specific asset, while others can attach to all of a person’s property. A property tax lien is a classic specific lien because it attaches directly to the particular parcel being taxed. It is recorded against that property and remains with the property title, regardless of who owns it, until the tax debt is paid. This is why it’s the best example here—the lien encumbers only the real estate in question, not the owner’s entire collection of assets or income.

In contrast, options that describe “all property” or “the entire estate” point to general liens, which apply to a broad range of assets rather than a single parcel. A portion of income isn’t a property lien at all; it’s more like wage garnishment or an income levy, not a lien attached to the encumbered property.