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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A bequest (also called legacy) is a gift of personal property or money. For example, a will might provide for a bequest of a family heirloom to the testator's daughter. 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 ademption.

Since a Will Can Direct Only Property That Is Owned