Extinction of a gift by a testator's failure to change his will after changed circumstances have made the performance of a provision in the will impossible is termed:

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The term "ademption" refers to when a gift in a will is rendered impossible to perform due to changed circumstances, such as the property being sold or destroyed. This results in the gift being extinguished or "adeemed." Renunciation refers to a beneficiary giving up their right to inherit under a will, abatement refers to the reduction of legacies in proportion to the size of the estate, and escheat refers to the property reverting to the state when there are no living heirs or beneficiaries.

Extinction of a Gift by a Testator's Failure to Change