21-44 TERMINATION OF LIFE ESTATES
CHAPTER 21-44
TERMINATION OF LIFE ESTATES
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Definition of terms.
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Recording of death certificate for joint tenant or life tenant--Prima facie evidence--Recording of inheritance tax determination--Affidavit identifying property involved.
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Proceeding for termination of life estate--Contents of verified petition.
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Joinder of proceedings as to two or more life tenants.
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Joinder of proceedings as to all property held by life tenant.
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Life estates in personal property subject to termination--Joinder with proceedings as
to real property.
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Lis pendens notice required if property in another county affected.
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Order fixing time and place for hearing on petition--Contents.
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Publication of notice of hearing--Mail notice to parties--Other notice ordered by
court.
21-44-10
Proceedings for determination of inheritance tax due--Inventory--Service on
Department of Revenue--Jurisdiction to determine tax.
21-44-11
Validation of prior inheritance tax determinations in circuit court.
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Persons permitted to appear at hearing on termination of estate.
21-44-13
Procedure on contested petitions.
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Inquiry and proof required on uncontested petition.
21-44-15
Clear and convincing proof required--Adjournment to secure additional evidence--Affidavits to establish death of life tenant.
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Statement or affidavit establishing death of person in military service.
21-44-17
Presumption of death after seven years' absence.
21-44-18
Denial of petition if proof insufficient--Order to proceed in quiet title action.
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Judgment finding life tenant deceased and terminating life estate--Effect of judgment.
21-44-20
Validation of prior proceedings as to personal property.
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Validation of prior proceedings joining different claims as to personal property--Protection of vested rights.
21-44-22
Validation of prior proceedings where notice or allegations were insufficient.
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Recording of judgment terminating estate--Prima facie evidence.
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Action to set aside judgment terminating estate--Bona fide purchaser or
encumbrancer protected.
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Prospective and retrospective application of chapter.
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Remedy not exclusive.
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Termination of spousal joint tenancy by any interested person.
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