Since a Will Can Direct Only Property That Is Owned

question 23

Multiple Choice

Since a will can direct only property that is owned by the testator at the time of his death, a specific bequest of property that the testator has disposed of before his death is ineffective. This is called _____.

• A) residuary
• B) will devise
• C) per stirpes
• D) ademption

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