Correct, Kerry, It's personal belongings apart from land/real estate, bank deposits, stocks/shares, etc. and usually refers to things like jewelry, china, books, furniture, clothing, etc. (Excluding specific bequests eg. leaving an engagement ring to a particular granddaughter, or whatever.) Regards Lisa Gladstone, Q. > From: kmm@ihug.com.au > To: aus-qld-se-germans@rootsweb.com > Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 08:52:42 +1100 > Subject: [SEQ-Germans] Personalty > > Hi All > > Just want clarification on the term "Personalty" from Probate & > Administration notices in newspapers. > > I assume that it means all other assets. > > Thanks > > Kerry Muller >