Indiana Code 32-17-1-3. Estates tail; abolition

Sec. 3. (a) Estates tail are abolished.

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Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.

(b) An estate that under common law is a fee tail:

(1) is considered a fee simple; and

(2) if the estate is not limited by a valid remainder, is considered a fee simple absolute.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-1-2-33.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.2.