expectancy

expectancy, n.

1. Property. An estate with a reversion, a remainder, or an executory interest. [Cases: Estates in Property 1; Remainders 1; Reversions

1. C.J.S. Estates §§ 2–5, 8, 15–21, 70–71, 77, 79, 81–82, 103–104, 116–128, 137, 243.]

2. Wills & estates. The possibility that an heir apparent, an heir presumptive, or a presumptive next of kin will acquire property by devolution on intestacy, or the possibility that a presumptive beneficiary will acquire property by will. [Cases: Descent and Distribution 68; Wills

7. C.J.S. Descent and Distribution § 68; Wills§§ 58, 63–64, 68.]

3. Insurance. The probable number of years in one’s life. See LIFE EXPECTANCY.

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