conditional bequest

conditional bequest
In a will, a gift that will occur only if a stated condition is met. For example, a will clause that says "I give my house to my daughter Sarah if she is married."
Category: Wills, Trusts & Estates → Wills

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

conditional bequest
n.
   in a will, a gift which will take place only if a particular event has occurred by the time the maker of the will dies. Example: Ruth's will provides that "Griselda will receive the nursery furniture if she has children at the time of my death." This is slightly different from an executory bequest, which could provide for a gift to a beneficiary upon the happening of a specified event. Example of an executory bequest: a trust provides "Betty shall receive the house held in trust when she marries."
   See also: bequest, executory

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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