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devise
A transfer of real property by virtue of the provisions in a will. Contrast with descent, which is a transfer by virtue of statutory provisions controlling ownership of real estate when one dies without a will.
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In this case, no claims were filed by creditors, and the residuary beneficiary consented to the payments to the specific devisees (although not informed of the immediate vesting of the homestead), so there was no harm.
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