Chapter 44 - TERMINATION OF LIFE ESTATES
- Section 21-44-1 - Definition of terms
- Section 21-44-2 - Recording death certificate-Prima facie evidence-Affidavit identifying property
- Section 21-44-3 - Proceeding for termination of life estate-Contents of verified petition
- Section 21-44-4 - Joinder of proceedings as to two or more life tenants
- Section 21-44-5 - Joinder of proceedings as to all property held by life tenant
- Section 21-44-6 - Life estates in personal property subject to termination-Joinder with proceedings as to real property
- Section 21-44-7 - Lis pendens notice required if property in another county affected
- Section 21-44-8 - Order fixing time and place for hearing on petition-Contents
- Section 21-44-9 - Publication of notice of hearing-Mail notice to parties-Other notice ordered by court
- Section 21-44-10 - [Repealed]
- Section 21-44-11 - Validation of prior inheritance tax determinations in circuit court
- Section 21-44-12 - Persons permitted to appear at hearing on termination of estate
- Section 21-44-13 - Procedure on contested petitions
- Section 21-44-14 - Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition
- Section 21-44-15 - Clear and convincing proof required-Adjournment to secure additional evidence-Affidavits to establish death of life tenant
- Section 21-44-16 - Statement or affidavit establishing death of person in military service
- Section 21-44-17 - Presumption of death after seven years' absence
- Section 21-44-18 - Denial of petition if proof insufficient-Order to proceed in quiet title action
- Section 21-44-19 - Judgment finding life tenant deceased and terminating life estate-Effect of judgment
- Section 21-44-20 - Validation of prior proceedings as to personal property
- Section 21-44-21 - Validation of prior proceedings joining different claims as to personal property-Protection of vested rights
- Section 21-44-22 - Validation of prior proceedings where notice or allegations were insufficient
- Section 21-44-23 - Recording of judgment terminating estate-Prima facie evidence
- Section 21-44-24 - Action to set aside judgment terminating estate-Bona fide purchaser or encumbrancer protected
- Section 21-44-25 - Prospective and retrospective application of chapter
- Section 21-44-26 - Remedy not exclusive
- Section 21-44-27 - Spousal joint tenancy termination