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?
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.
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.