Alabama § 35-4-91 - Instruments Creating Estates in Remainder, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-4-91 — Instruments Creating Estates in Remainder, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-4-91. Instruments Creating Estates in Remainder, Etc.
All wills and conveyances, creating estates in lands in remainder or reversion or upon a condition, after an estate for life or lives, are inoperative and void as against the creditors of the tenant for life or lives in possession after a possession of five years by such tenant, unless the will or conveyance is recorded within five years from the entry and possession of such tenant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-4-91
What does Code of Alabama § 35-4-91 cover?
Section 35-4-91 ("Instruments Creating Estates in Remainder, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 35-4-91?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 35-4-91 apply to my situation?
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