Remainder to heirs of owner of life interest; abolition of rule in Shelley’s case

Wis. Stat. § 700.10
in effect
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If an instrument purports to transfer an interest for life to one person and a remainder to that person’s heirs or the heirs of that person’s body, a remainder is created in that person’s heirs or heirs of that person’s body.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/700.10Fetched: 10/7/2026