abstract:A residuary estate, in the law of wills, is any portion of the testator's estate that is not specifically devised to someone in the will, or any property that is part of such a specific devise that fails. It is also known as a residual estate or simply residue.
The money from bequests is left as either a pecuniary legacy - decided when someone makes their will - or as a residuary legacy, which is the total left after someone's estate has been settled.