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The property remaining in a decedent’s estate after payment of the estate’s debts, taxes, and expenses and after all specific gifts of property and sums of money have been distributed as directed by the will.  Also called the residuary estate.

Residue (Wikipedia)

Residue may refer to:

Residue (Wiktionary)

English

Etymology

From Middle English residue, from Old French residu, from Latin residuum, neuter of residuus (remaining), from resideō

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