Devise

Devise in United States

Devise Definition

A gift of real property by a person’s last will and testament. The term devise, properly and technically, applies only to real estate. The object of the devise must, therefore, be that kind of property. 1 Hill, Abr. c. 36, notes 62-74. But it is also sometimes improperly applied to a bequest or legacy. See 2 Bouv. Inst, note 2095 et seq.; 4 Kent, Comm. 489; 8 Viner, Abr. 41; Comyn, Dig., Estates by Devise.

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A gift of real property by a person’s last will and testament. The term devise, properly and technically, applies only to real estate. The object of the devise must, therefore, be that kind of property. 1 Hill, Abr. c. 36, notes 62-74. But it is also sometimes improperly applied to a bequest or legacy. See 2 Bouv. Inst, note 2095 et seq.; 4 Kent, Comm. 489; 8 Viner, Abr. 41; Comyn, Dig., Estates by Devise.

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Note: Some of this information was last updated in 1982

A gift of real property by will (in U.S. law). One who receives a devise is a devisee. See also legacy (in U.S. law).

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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Basic Meaning of Devise

Devise means: a gift of real estate made by will.

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    DeVise’s critique just doesn’t work, Chicago Sun-Times; June 1, 1987; editorials

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    It’s sensational the way deVise is able to blend fact and fiction, Chicago Sun-Times; May 31, 1987; Vernon Jarrett

    Mayor belittles deVise report, Chicago Sun-Times; May 27, 1987; Harry Golden Jr

    Restrictions on the devise of homestead should be repealed., Florida Bar Journal; April 1, 1997; McMullen, Linda

    Critics Dispute deVise’s Latest Findings, Chicago Sun-Times; January 26, 1995; Maudlyne Ihejirika

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    CLIFTON DEVISES DIGITAL FUTURE, The Record (Bergen County, NJ); January 5, 1996; BRUNO TEDESCHI, Staff Writer

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    Dr M: Devise own formula (HL), New Straits Times; June 6, 2003; Ahmad A. Talib


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