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Absolute Legacy: A gift given through a will without any conditions, meant to be received immediately. It is different from a contingent legacy, which depends on an uncertain event and has not yet vested. Other types of legacies include conditional, cumulative, and demonstrative legacies. A legacy is a gift of personal property or money given through a will.
An absolute legacy is a type of legacy given without any conditions and intended to vest immediately. It is a gift by will, usually of personal property or money. This means that the legatee (the person receiving the legacy) has an immediate right to the gift and can use it as they wish.
These examples illustrate how an absolute legacy is a straightforward gift that is given without any strings attached. The legatee has an immediate right to the gift and can use it as they see fit.