# Ark. Code Ann. § 28-9-207: Heirs as tenants in common

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T28_C9_S2_S28-9-207

## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 28-9-207
- **Heading:** Heirs as tenants in common
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 28 / Chapter 9 / Subchapter 2 / Section 28-9-207

## Text

When real or personal property is transmitted by inheritance to two (2) or more persons, they will take the same as tenants in common. However, when personal property is distributed in separate units by a personal representative, each distributee will hold his or her distributed part in severalty. Acts 1969, No. 303, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 61-139.

When real or personal property is transmitted by inheritance to two (2) or more persons, they will take the same as tenants in common. However, when personal property is distributed in separate units by a personal representative, each distributee will hold his or her distributed part in severalty.

Acts 1969, No. 303, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 61-139.

## Nearby sections

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