An otherwise effective inter vivos or testamentary conveyance of real property transfers the entire interest which the conveyor has and has the power to convey unless an intent to transfer a less interest is effectively manifested. No words of inheritance or other special words such as 'heirs' are necessary to create or transfer an estate in fee simple.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legal Code
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U.S. Virgin Islands § 2 — U.S. Virgin Islands law