Q: what happen if John bequeathed a prized stamp collection in his friend’s name, Travis. However, prior to John’s death,
John sold the entire stamp collection to a museum. The will was not altered to reflect the change in ownership.
A: It doesn't matter that the will wasn't changed, the will is effective as the date of death as to what is in John's possession at that time. Since the stamps were no longer John's for whatever reason, the bequest is like it never was.
A: A bequest fails if the property bequethed is not in the deceased possession on death. Specific bequests are just that. Specific.
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A: Nothing will happen, the stamps will remain the museum's property.
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