Devise
A gift of real property (land or buildings) made through a will. As a verb, 'to devise' means to give real property by will. In modern usage, many states use 'devise' to mean any gift by will.
Legal Definition
A testamentary disposition of real property (as a noun) or the act of transferring real property by will (as a verb). Modern uniform codes often expand the definition to include all testamentary gifts.
Practical Example
In her will, Aunt Clara devises her lakefront cottage to her nephew. This devise of real property will transfer through the probate process.