The term “heirs,” or other words of inheritance, are not requisite to create or convey an estate in fee.
Code 1858, § 2006 (deriv. Acts 1851-1852, ch. 33); Shan., § 3672; Code 1932, § 7597; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 64-101.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 1 - Estates in Property
§ 66-1-101. Words of Inheritance Unnecessary to Create Fee
§ 66-1-102. Estates Tail Abolished
§ 66-1-103. Rule in Shelley's Case Abolished
§ 66-1-104. Construction of “Dying Without heirs.”
§ 66-1-105. Contingent Remainder Supported by Less Than Freehold
§ 66-1-106. Estate With Unlimited Power of Disposition
§ 66-1-107. Survivorship in Joint Tenancy Abolished
§ 66-1-108. Survivorship in Partnership Property
§ 66-1-109. Estate by Entireties Created by Direct Conveyance