Sec. 16. It is not necessary to use the words "heirs and assigns of the grantee" to create in the grantee an estate of inheritance. If it is the intention of the grantor (as defined in IC 32-17-1-1) to convey any lesser estate, the grantor shall express that intention in the deed.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-1-2-14.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 21. Conveyance Procedures for Real Property
Chapter 1. Statute of Frauds; Writing Requirements
32-21-1-1. Requirement of Written Agreement; Agreements or Promises Covered
32-21-1-2. Consideration for Agreement; Writing Not Required
32-21-1-3. Conveyance; Trust in Lands; Goods; Things in Action
32-21-1-4. Trust Arising From or Extinguished by Implication of Law
32-21-1-5. Compelling Specific Performance in Cases of Part Performance
32-21-1-6. Representations Concerning Other Persons
32-21-1-7. Conveyance Revocable at Will of Grantor; Provision Void as to Subsequent Purchaser
32-21-1-8. Revocation and Reconveyance Power; Person Other Than Grantor
32-21-1-9. Conveyance Before Vesting of Power of Revocation
32-21-1-10. Commission for Finding Purchaser of Real Estate
32-21-1-13. Conveyance of Land; Written Deed Required
32-21-1-14. Conveyances by Attorney; Power of Attorney
32-21-1-15. Conveyances by Quitclaim
32-21-1-16. Estate of Inheritance; Expression of Intent Required to Create Lesser Estate
32-21-1-17. Incorporating by Reference Recorded Encumberances