Arizona § 33-201 - Duration of interest; fee tail prohibited
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-201 — Duration of interest; fee tail prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-201. Duration of interest; fee tail prohibited
A. Estates in lands, as respects the extent of the interest of the holder, are divided into:
1. Estates of inheritance. An estate of inheritance shall be termed a fee simple or fee, and when not defeasible or conditional shall be a fee simple absolute.
2. Estates for life.
3. Estates for years.
4. Estates at will.
5. Estates by sufferance.
B. No lands of this state shall be held as an estate in fee tail.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 33-201
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-201 cover?
Section 33-201 ("Duration of interest; fee tail prohibited") 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 § 33-201?
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