Residuary Devise

Residuary Devise

Definition

A testamentary gift of whatever probate assets are not otherwise devised in specific, general, or demonstrative devises, and may include property acquired by the testator after the execution of the will. Also called a residuary bequest, there can be multiple residuary devises distributing the total residuary estate.

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