CHAPTER 21-44
TERMINATION OF LIFE ESTATES
21-44-1 Definition of terms.
21-44-2 Recording death certificate--Prima facie evidence--Affidavit identifying property.
21-44-3 Proceeding for termination of life estate--Contents of verified petition.
21-44-4 Joinder of proceedings as to two or more life tenants.
21-44-5 Joinder of proceedings as to all property held by life tenant.
21-44-6 Life estates in personal property subject to termination--Joinder with proceedings as to real property.
21-44-7 Lis pendens notice required if property in another county affected.
21-44-8 Order fixing time and place for hearing on petition--Contents.
21-44-9 Publication of notice of hearing--Mail notice to parties--Other notice ordered by court.
21-44-10 Repealed
21-44-11 Validation of prior inheritance tax determinations in circuit court.
21-44-12 Persons permitted to appear at hearing on termination of estate.
21-44-13 Procedure on contested petitions.
21-44-14 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.
21-44-16 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.
21-44-19 Judgment finding life tenant deceased and terminating life estate--Effect of judgment.
21-44-20 Validation of prior proceedings as to personal property.
21-44-21 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.
21-44-23 Recording of judgment terminating estate--Prima facie evidence.
21-44-24 Action to set aside judgment terminating estate--Bona fide purchaser or encumbrancer protected.
21-44-25 Prospective and retrospective application of chapter.
21-44-26 Remedy not exclusive.
21-44-27 Spousal joint tenancy termination.