A gift that is specified in a will as “I leave $5,000 in cash to my son” is a
Multiple Choice
Demonstrative legacy.
Devise.
Residual legacy.
General legacy.
Specific legacy.
General legacy or gifts are the gifts which do not necessitate the source from which the gift should come. General gifts hsve a definite value for the gift but the source of the gift is not mentioned. In the given case, the will says, 'I leave $5,000 in cash to my son' , which mentions the quantum of the gift i.e. $5000 but doesn't mention the source from which the said $5,000 should come. Hence, this is a general gift or general legacy.
Therefore, the correct answer is General Legacy.
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