# KRS § 381.090: 381.090 Construction of "estate for life, remainder to heirs."

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## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 381.090
- **Heading:** 381.090 Construction of "estate for life, remainder to heirs."
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 381 / Section 381.090

## Text

381.090 Construction of "estate for life, remainder to heirs."

If any estate is given by deed or will to any person for his life, and after his death to his

heirs, or the heirs of his body, or his issue or descendants, such estate shall be construed

to be an estate for life only in such person, and a remainder in fee simple in his heirs, or

the heirs of his body, or his issue or descendants.

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