The government class book / Designed for the instruction of youth in the principles of constitutional government and the rights and duties of citizens.

by Andrew W. Young

[§1.] By whom, and in what ways, may real estate be taken, held, and conveyed? Have aliens this right?

[§2.] What is it to devise property? What is a or testamen? Define testator, and intestate.

[§3.] Who may bequeath property? What special rights to bequeath property are given in some states? What is a nuncupative will?

[§4.] How has the right of married women to bequeath property been extended?

[§5.] How is a will executed?

[§6.] In what different ways may a will be revoked?

[§7.] What is the effect of the subsequent birth of a child? What else have some states provided?

[§8.] What is a codicil? Its effect?

[§9.] How is a will proved? What are letters testamentary, and letters of administration?

[§10.] What is meant by the descent of property? Is the rule of descent uniform in the states? To whom, generally, does it descend first?