# Utah Code § 57-1-2: Words of inheritance not required to pass fee

> Utah · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_2

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 57-1-2
- **Heading:** Words of inheritance not required to pass fee
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 57 / Chapter 57-1 / § 57-1-2

## Text

The term "heirs," or other technical words of inheritance or succession, are not requisite to transfer a fee in real estate.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 57-1-1 § 57-1-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-2 § 57-1-2. Words of inheritance not required to pass fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-3 § 57-1-3. Grant of fee simple presumed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-4 § 57-1-4. Attempted conveyance of more than grantor owns -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-5 § 57-1-5. Creation of joint tenancy presumed -- Tenancy in common -- Severance of joint tenancy -- Tenants by the entirety -- Tenants holding as community property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-5.1 § 57-1-5.1. Termination of an interest in real estate -- Affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_5.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-10 § 57-1-10. After-acquired title passes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_10.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-11 § 57-1-11. Claimant out of possession may convey.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-12 § 57-1-12. Form of warranty deed -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_12.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-12.5 § 57-1-12.5. Form of special warranty deed -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_12.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-13 § 57-1-13. Form of quitclaim deed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_13.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-14 § 57-1-14. Form of mortgage -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_14.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-15 § 57-1-15. Effect of recording assignment of mortgage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_15.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-19 § 57-1-19. Trust deeds -- Definitions of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_19.md)

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