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Specific bequest

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A quick definition of Specific bequest:

Specific bequest means giving a particular thing to someone in a will. This thing is very clear and the person who will receive it is also very clear. For example, if someone says in their will that they are giving their house to their daughter, this is a specific bequest. But if they just say they are giving a house to their daughter, it might be a problem if they have more than one house or more than one daughter.

A more thorough explanation:

Specific bequest is a legal term used in a will to refer to a specific property that is given to a particular person. This means that the property is clearly identified, and the person who is supposed to receive it is also clearly stated.

For example, if John writes a will and leaves his car to his son, this is a specific bequest. The car is clearly identified, and the son is the intended recipient.

However, if John writes a will and leaves his "house" to his daughter, this is not a specific bequest. This is because John may have more than one house, and it is not clear which house he is referring to. Also, if John has more than one daughter, it is not clear which daughter he intends to receive the house.

Another example of a specific bequest is if John leaves his antique watch to his grandson. The watch is clearly identified, and the grandson is the intended recipient.

Specific bequests are important because they help to avoid confusion and disputes during the probate process. When the property and the recipient are clearly identified, it is easier for the executor of the will to distribute the assets according to the wishes of the deceased.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
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Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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windyMagician
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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