Which term denotes a person who receives the devise?

Which term denotes a person who receives the devise?

• A. Devisee
• B. Legatee
• C. Interested party
• D. Bequest

Answer: (A)

In probate terminology, a devise is a gift of real property made by a will, and the person who receives that real property is called a devisee. A bequest is the gift itself, typically of personal property, so a bequest refers to what is given, not the person who receives it. A legatee is usually the recipient of a legacy or bequest (often personal property), not the recipient of a devise. An interested party is someone with a stake in the estate, but not specifically the recipient of a devise. Therefore, the term that denotes the person who receives the devise is devisee.

In probate terminology, a devise is a gift of real property made by a will, and the person who receives that real property is called a devisee. A bequest is the gift itself, typically of personal property, so a bequest refers to what is given, not the person who receives it. A legatee is usually the recipient of a legacy or bequest (often personal property), not the recipient of a devise. An interested party is someone with a stake in the estate, but not specifically the recipient of a devise. Therefore, the term that denotes the person who receives the devise is devisee.