Commentary on the decision Estate of Gardere v. Gardere - The responsibility of an estate for the costs associated with particular bequests

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Commentary on the decision Estate of Gardere v. Gardere - The responsibility of an estate for the costs associated with particular bequests

Summary: In general, individual legatees are not bound by inheritance debts. Since this principle is not of public order, the testator may, however, derogate from this general rule.