• Singular succession (particular thing or a collection of things) • Recipient of bequest is not liable for the debts (vs. heres ex certa re • Dies cedens and dies veniens
Types of Bequest
• Legacy (legatum, Vermächtnis) • Legatum per vindicationem •Legatum per praceptionem (vs. praelegatum) • Legatum per damnationem •Legatum sinendi modo • Trust (fideicomissum) • +m. c. donatio/capio