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Devise

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001603

A gift of real property, such as land and buildings, made through a will. The person who receives the property is called the devisee, while the person making the gift is the devisor. In probate law, a devise is distinguished from a bequest, which is a gift of personal property, and a legacy, which is a gift of money.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001603
FieldLaw
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  "definition": "A gift of real property, such as land and buildings, made through a will. The person who receives the property is called the devisee, while the person making the gift is the devisor. In probate law, a devise is distinguished from a bequest, which is a gift of personal property, and a legacy, which is a gift of money.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/devise/"
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