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Bequest

Property left to an heir under the terms of a will.

Bequest

In wills and estates, the gift of part of the estate to a beneficiary. A bequest may be real estate or personal property. For example, if a decedent wishes her son to have her house and her daughter to have the family jewels, then each of these is specified in the decedent's will. In this case, the house and the family jewels are separate bequests. See also: Codicil.

bequest

A gift of personal property made by will.

Bequest

A gift by will of personal property.

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"On Monday I have the privilege of representing the Australian Government at the Australian War Memorial to help launch this very important fundraising week for Legacy Australia," Mr Chester said.

Australia : Supporting veterans' families this Legacy Week

Legacy Capital, originally part of the Legacy Capital Group, has been providing wealth management, legacy planning, and risk management services to individuals and families since 1977, helping them address the unique needs of clients with significant wealth.

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Prior to joining Legacy, Betts had a long career in office management and entrepreneurship.

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Subaru debuts roomiest Legacy

(SCI) is pleased to announce the introduction of the all-new 2015 Legacy, delivering a more compelling blend of standout design, interior refinement and safety technology along with one of the roomiest interiors in the midsize sedan segment.

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Qatar's resolution to host a memorable 2022 FIFA World Cup has been highlighted with the formation of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy and the restructuring of its Board of Directors.