Residue of a deceased estate, the residuary estate – what is it?

What does the ‘residue’ or ‘to give the residue of my estate’ mean?


residue, deceased estate, wills, making a will, administration, probate The residue of a deceased person’s estate is what is left over after the payment of all expenses in connection with the estate.

Expenses include payment of the funeral, costs incurred in the administration of the estate, payment of the deceased’s debts, the discharge of any liabilities of the deceased, and the distribution of any specific gifts made under their will.

The residue or residuary estate is property of the deceased not disposed of by the terms of their will.