What is the legal term for property transferred through a will?

The term "devise" is used specifically in legal contexts to refer to the transfer of real property through a will. In this scenario, when an individual includes real estate in their will and states how that property will be given to beneficiaries upon their death, they are making a "devise." This sets it apart from other terms that may relate to the transfer of different types of property or conveyances more generally.

While "inheritance" refers to the process by which property is received after someone's death, it is a broader term that encompasses all forms of property, including real estate and personal property. "Bequest" is generally used to describe non-real property (like personal items or cash) that is given through a will. "Legacy" can be synonymous with a bequest but typically refers to a gift of personal property, often money, left to someone in a will.

Thus, the specificity of the term "devise" in identifying the particular act of transferring real estate through a will makes it the correct answer in this context.