The terms of a will currently undergoing probate are: "A gift to my brother David of $25,000 cash; to my son James, $50,000 from my Harbor Savings Bank account; and to my daughter Lila, all of my remaining property."  At the time of death, the balance in the savings account was $40,000, and there was additional cash (after payment of funeral expenses and all claims against the estate) of $70,000.The gift to James is a

A. Demonstrative legacy.
B. Devise.
C. General legacy.
D. Residual legacy.
E. Specific legacy.


Answer: A

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