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The terms of a will currently undergoing probate are as follows: A gift to my brother Robert of $ 2 5 , 0 0 0

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The terms of a will currently undergoing probate are as follows:
A gift to my brother Robert of $25,000 cash;
To my son James, $50,000 from my St. Germain Savings Bank account; and
To my daughter Anna, all of my remaining property.
At the time of death, the balance in the savings account was $40,000, and there was additional cash (after payment of funeral expenses and all claims against the estate) of $70,000.
How are the gifts to Robert and James classified?
Select one:
a. Robert - devise; James - residual legacy.
b. Robert - general legacy; James - demonstrative legacy.
c. Robert - residual legacy; James - devise.
d. Robert - demonstrative legacy; James - specific legacy.
e. Robert-specific legacy; James - general legacy.
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