A bequest that uses general assets of the estate, not tied to a specific asset, is called?

A bequest that uses general assets of the estate, not tied to a specific asset, is called?

• A. Specific bequest
• B. General bequest
• C. Demonstrative bequest
• D. Residuary bequest

Answer: (B)

A general bequest is a gift of money or value taken from the estate’s general assets, not tied to any specific item. The testator states a sum to or for someone, and that amount is addressed from the overall pool of estate assets rather than delivering a particular asset. This differs from a specific bequest, which names an exact item (like a particular piece of property or a specific ring) that must go to the recipient. A demonstrative bequest uses a designated source for payment (for example, from the proceeds of a named asset) but can be satisfied from other assets if the designated source is insufficient. A residuary bequest gives whatever remains after debts, expenses, and all other bequests are satisfied. So the description matches a general bequest.

A general bequest is a gift of money or value taken from the estate’s general assets, not tied to any specific item. The testator states a sum to or for someone, and that amount is addressed from the overall pool of estate assets rather than delivering a particular asset. This differs from a specific bequest, which names an exact item (like a particular piece of property or a specific ring) that must go to the recipient. A demonstrative bequest uses a designated source for payment (for example, from the proceeds of a named asset) but can be satisfied from other assets if the designated source is insufficient. A residuary bequest gives whatever remains after debts, expenses, and all other bequests are satisfied. So the description matches a general bequest.