What is the legal process through which heirs receive property according to a will?

The legal process through which heirs receive property according to a will is referred to as "Title by Devise." This concept means that property is transferred to the beneficiaries specified in a person's will upon their passing. The testator (the person who created the will) names the recipients of particular assets, and these are referred to as devises when real estate is involved.

Title by Devise ensures that the decedent's wishes, as expressed in the will, are honored and legally recognized upon their death. It establishes a formal connection between the deceased and the heirs, empowering those named in the will to obtain clear title to the specified properties without needing further claims or disputes, as their rights to inherit were defined by the deceased in the will.

The other processes listed, such as the laws of descent and distribution, pertain to situations where a person dies intestate (without a will) and do not involve the explicit wishes of a testator. Probate procedure is the broader legal process managing a deceased person's estate, including validating the will but not specifically addressing the transfer of title as a result of that will. Distribution of assets may occur within both testate (with a will) and intestate scenarios but does not pinpoint the mechanism of transfer defined by the will