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HomeCivil CodeDiv. 2Pt. 4Ch. 1Art. 4§ 1072 Property Transfer Inheritance Words

§ 1072 Property Transfer Inheritance Words

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§ 1072 Property Transfer Inheritance Words

This law says you can give ownership of land to someone without needing special words about inheriting it.

Key Takeaways

  • •Ownership of land can be transferred with a regular deed.
  • •No special inheritance or succession language is required.
  • •The rule applies to all real property transfers.

Example

You sell your house to a neighbor.

The sale works even if the deed doesn't mention inheritance or succession; the neighbor gets the property directly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1072 Property Transfer Inheritance Words

Words of inheritance or succession are not requisite to transfer a fee in real property. (Enacted 1872.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Words of inheritancesuccessiontransfer a feereal property

Related Statutes

  • § 1804.3 Security Interest Restrictions
  • § 2898 Purchase Price Lien Priority
  • § 1047 Adverse Possession Transfers
  • § 1066 Grant Interpretation Rules
  • § 1067 Grant Limitation Clarity Rule

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Civil Code. Section 1072.
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