Current through Public Act 122 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 557.267 - Purchaser for value; lender taking security interest in property(1) If a surviving spouse has apparent title to property to which this act applies, a purchaser for value or a lender taking a security interest in the property takes his interest in the property free of any rights of the personal representative or an heir or devisee of the decedent.(2) If a personal representative or an heir or devisee of the decedent has apparent title to property to which this act applies, a purchaser for value or a lender taking a security interest in the property takes his interest in the property free of any rights of the surviving spouse.(3) A purchaser for value or a lender need not inquire whether a vendor or borrower acted properly.(4) The proceeds of a sale or creation of a security interest shall be treated in the same manner as the property transferred to the purchaser for value or a lender.1975, Act 289, Eff. 3/31/1976.