Devise

English Legal System: Devise

In the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Devise : 1. n.

A gift by will of *real property (Compare bequest; legacy); the beneficiary is called the devisee. A devise may be specific (e.g. “my house, Blackacre, to A”), general (e.g. “all my real property to B”), or residuary (e.g. after a specific devise “…and the rest of my real property to C”).

2. vb. To dispose of real property by will.

Concept of Devise in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Devise: Traditionally, a gift by will of real property. Modernly, a gift of either real or personal property. See also: Bequest.

Concept of Devise in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Devise: Traditionally, a gift by will of real property. Modernly, a gift of either real or personal property. See also: Bequest.

Devise