Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXXII. Ownership and Conveyance of Property § 382.060.Conveyance to dead person vests title in his heirs

When a patent is issued or a deed is made to a person who is dead at the issuing of the patent or the making of the deed, the heirs of such patentee or vendee shall take, hold and enjoy the title to the estate so patented or conveyed as if such patent had issued or deed had been made to such heirs by name.