Property Ownership

In South Dakota, 'devisee' refers to a person who:

AReceives personal property through a will
BReceives real property through a will✓ Correct
CReceives property through intestate succession
DCreates a real estate trust

Explanation

A devisee is a person who receives real property through a will (devise). A legatee receives personal property through a will (bequest). Both terms have become somewhat interchangeable in modern usage.

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