Will Interpretation

[bugslife]

I would like to understand how the definition of 'property' would be interpreted in the following sentance contained in a will:

"I give all my property to [x]...". There is no further reference to the type of property e.g. real, moveable, tangible, intagible. Would this be sufficient to catch everything in a persons estate, including for example cash, or is the interpretation as to what this covers up for debate?


Thank you.

[dzug2]

Does the context of the rest of the will give any hint as to what might have been intended?

[factor-fiction]

On the face of it, it seems as if it covers everything, but it depends on what else is said in the will. If no other beneficary is mentioned anywhere then I expect 'property' means everything.

[themas]

An excellent example of sloppy incompetent will drafting! If there is any possibility of a dispute over the will advice is needed from a competent solicitor before the executors attempt to make any distribution of the estate.