2011 Missouri Revised Statutes
TITLE XXIX OWNERSHIP AND CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY
Chapter 442 Titles and Conveyance of Real Estate
Section 442.460. The term "heirs" not necessary to convey a fee simple estate.
The term "heirs" not necessary to convey a fee simple estate.
442.460. The term "heirs", or other words of inheritance, shall not be necessary to create or convey an estate in fee simple, and every conveyance of real estate shall pass all the estate of the grantor therein, unless the intent to pass a less estate shall expressly appear, or be necessarily implied in the terms of the grant.
(RSMo 1939 3496)Prior revisions: 1929 3106; 1919 2265; 1909 2870
CROSS REFERENCE:
Devise omitting words "heirs and assigns" creates fee simple, 474.480
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