Abatement refers to the order in which bequests are paid based on the sufficiency of the estate to distribute the property.

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Abatement is the process of prioritizing which bequests are paid first based on the available assets of the estate. If there are not enough assets to fulfill all bequests, abatement ensures that beneficiaries receive a portion of their inheritance rather than nothing at all.

Abatement Refers to the Order in Which Bequests Are Paid