Arizona § 33-228 - Indestructibility of contingent remainders
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-228 — Indestructibility of contingent remainders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-228. Indestructibility of contingent remainders
A. A remainder valid in its creation is not defeated by determination of the precedent estate before the contingency occurs upon which the remainder is limited to take effect. If the contingency occurs after determination of the precedent estate, the remainder shall take effect as if the precedent estate had continued to the time when the contingency occurs.
B. The alienation of a particular estate upon which a remainder depends, whether the alienation is by deed or will or by the union of such particular estate with the inheritance by purchase or by descent, shall not operate to defeat, impair or in any way affect such remainder.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 33-228
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 33-228 cover?
Section 33-228 ("Indestructibility of contingent remainders") 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 § 33-228?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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