What is the term for property transferred by a will?

The term "devise" specifically refers to the transfer of real property through a will. In the context of estate planning and inheritance law, "devise" indicates that the ownership of real estate is passed on to a beneficiary upon the death of the testator (the person who made the will). This term is distinct from the broader concept of bequest, which generally applies to personal property rather than real property.

Legacy can often be used interchangeably with bequest, though it typically refers to a monetary gift or personal property rather than real estate. Inheritance is a broader term that encompasses all forms of property (real and personal) that are passed to heirs, regardless of whether they were distributed through a will or by intestate succession laws. Thus, "devise" is the precise term used for the transfer of real property as specified in a will.