2201 - Definition of conveyance. - Pennsylvania Statutes

CHAPTER 22 ELECTIVE SHARE OF SURVIVING SPOUSE Sec. 2201. Definition of conveyance. 2202. Right of election; nonresident decedent. 2203. Right of election; resident decedent. 2204. Disclaimers, releases and charges against elective share. 2205. Transfers for value excluded. 2206. Right of election personal to surviving spouse. 2207. Waiver of right to elect. 2208. Forfeiture of right of election. 2209. Surviving spouse as witness. 2210. Procedure for election; time limit. 2211. Determination of effect of election; enforcement. Enactment. Chapter 22 was added April 18, 1978, P.L.42, No.23, effective in 60 days. Applicability. Section 9 of Act 23 of 1978 provided that Act 23 shall apply only to decedents dying after the effective date of Act 23. Cross References. Chapter 22 is referred to in section 3702 of this title. § 2201. Definition of conveyance. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "conveyance" means an act by which it is intended to create an interest in real or personal property whether the act is intended to have inter vivos or testamentary operation.