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District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 42-701: Words of inheritance unnecessary.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 42. Real Property.
  2. Chapter 7. Interpretation of Instruments.

No words of inheritance shall be necessary in a deed or will to create a fee simple estate; but every conveyance or devise of real estate shall be construed and held to pass a fee simple estate or other entire estate of the grantor or testator, unless a contrary intention shall appear by express terms or be necessarily implied therein.

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