KRS 381.330: Nonresident alien -- Rights as to real property inherited.

If real estate passes to a nonresident alien by descent or devise, such property may be held

and alienated by such nonresident alien for eight (8) years after the final settlement of the

decedent's estate from which it was acquired. If such heir or devisee is a minor, the real

estate may be held for his benefit by a guardian or curator, and may be sold by proper

proceeding had in conformity with the laws regulating sales of infant's real estate, if

commenced within such eight (8) years.