Making a bequest (also known as a legacy) is the most common way to pass on one's possessions to a charity. Here we list the different possible types of bequest.
Universal bequest
Under Belgian law, a universal bequest ('algemeen legaat') is the expression of the testator's will to bequeath their entire estate to the University of Antwerp. The University of Antwerp then becomes your 'universal legatee' or heir.
Bequest under universal title
A 'legatee under universal title' ('legataris onder algemene titel') receives only a particular part of the estate or a specific category of goods, for instance: all immovable property or all movable property.
Specific bequest
A specific bequest ('bijzonder legaat') is any bequest that is neither a universal bequest, nor a bequest under universal title, such as a valuable collection.