Arizona § 33-205 - Vested future estates; contingent future estates

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-205 — Vested future estates; contingent future estates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 33-205. Vested future estates; contingent future estates

A. A future estate is vested when there is a person in being who would have immediate right to the possession of the lands upon the termination of the intermediate or precedent estate.

B. A future estate is contingent while the person to whom, or the event upon which it is limited to take effect, remains uncertain.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 33-205

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-205 cover?

Section 33-205 ("Vested future estates; contingent future estates") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. 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 Arizona § 33-205?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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How does Arizona § 33-205 apply to my situation?

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