§158. Conveyance for life and to heirs in fee
A conveyance or devise of land to a person for life and to his heirs in fee, or by words to that effect, shall be construed to vest an estate for life only in the first taker and a fee simple in his heirs.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 7: CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE
33 §151. Items covered by deed
33 §153. Sale or mortgage of estates subject to contingent remainders
33 §154. -- notice; appointment of next friend of minors
33 §155. -- bond of trustees; disposal of proceeds of sale
33 §156. Entailments barred by conveyance in fee simple
33 §157. Conveyance of greater estate, conveys only interest owned
33 §158. Conveyance for life and to heirs in fee
33 §159. Conveyances to 2 or more persons
33 §162. No estate greater than tenancy at will unless by writing
33 §163. Private transfer fee obligations void and unenforceable