Contents

Presumption Contents of specifically gifted items presumed not included with gift. EC § 255.002 (real property) EC § 255.003 (personal property) Examples: Gift of desk, not include rare coins inside. Gift of house, not include furniture.

Rebutting Presumption Expressly include contents in description of gift. “I leave my desk and its contents to X.” “I leave my house and its contents to X.” But, there are limits on what constitutes “contents.”

Limitations on Contents 1. Must be tangible personal property. EC § 255.002(1) Not stocks, bonds, bank accounts, IP, cryptocurrency, etc.

Limitations on Contents 2. Must not be titled personal property § 255.001(2) Motor vehicles Boats Manufactured housing