Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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It follows that the heir is in effect a residuary legatee.
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In the latter case, the legacies are paid or distributed first, the balance going to the heirs; the consequence is that the heirs are in effect residuary legatees.
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The preferred legatees correspond to the secured creditors, and the other legatees to the concurrent creditors.
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It is not possible for legatees to exist where the deceased died intestate.
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The preferred legatees have preference and are satisfied in full and the balance is divided proportionately among the remaining legatees.
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Her choice of legatee is surprising since it does not seem that she knew either man well.
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No legatee could be found that was named in her will and the probate court declared an earlier copy of the will as valid.
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Traditionally, legatees took personal property under will and devisees took land under will.
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The deceased may not bequeath these benefits to an heir or legatee.
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A legacy is a disposition in a will, to a person termed the legatee, of things which are described either specifically or generally.
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