2005 Missouri Revised Statutes - § 442.480. — Remainder to take effect on death of person without heirs--how construed.
442.480. Where a remainder in lands or tenements, goods or chattels, shall be limited, by deed or otherwise, to take effect on the death of any person without heirs, or heirs of his body, or without issue, or on failure of issue, the words "heirs" or "issue" shall be construed to mean heirs or issue living at the death of the person named as ancestor.
(RSMo 1939 § 3499)Prior revisions: 1929 § 3109; 1919 § 2268; 1909 § 2873
CROSS REFERENCE: Adopted child may prevent failure of issue, RSMo 453.090
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