A grant by will of personal property or of money. alternate legacy. A legacy in which the recipient is given a choice among various items. contingent legacy. A legacy that depends on an event that has not yet occurred. demonstrative legacy. A legacy paid from a particular source if there are sufficient funds. general legacy. A legacy from the assets or proceeds of an estate, paid in cash or in fungible personal property, such as stock. legal aid residuary legacy. A bequest of all property not...