Property Ownership
In Minnesota, the transfer of real estate at death through a will is called a:
ADevise (real property given by will)✓ Correct
BBequest (personal property given by will)
CGrant
DEscheat
Explanation
Real property transferred at death through a will (testament) is called a devise, and the recipient is the devisee. Personal property transferred by will is a bequest (to a legatee).
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