Property Transmission
/ˈprɒpərti trænsˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process by which ownership or interest in property is passed from one person or entity to another.
The property transmission occurred through the execution of a valid deed.
- (n.) The succession or inheritance of property titles and rights under laws of succession or intestacy.
Property transmission to heirs is governed by statutory rules of inheritance.
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Commentary
Property transmission encompasses both voluntary conveyance and legal succession; drafters should specify the mode of transmission to avoid ambiguity.
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