{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "eptl", "section": "2-1.4", "citation": "EPTL § 2-1.4", "heading": "Words of inheritance unnecessary", "text": ["§ 2-1.4 Words of inheritance unnecessary", "The word \"heirs\" or words of inheritance of like import are not necessary to create or dispose  of a fee."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EPT/2-1.4", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A person can **create or transfer a fee interest without using the word “heirs” or any similar words of inheritance.** ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/eptl/2-1.4", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}