Testamentary_disposition

The Law of Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration
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A testamentary disposition is any gift of any property by a testator under the terms of a will.

Types

Types of testamentary dispositions include:

• General Gift
• Legacy
• Life estate
• Demonstrative legacy - for a specific bank account or goods.

See also

Testator including related terms

References

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