The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.
"The lawyer confirmed that the demise of the property had officially transferred ownership to the new tenant under a ten-year lease."
transfer by a lease or by a will
"The estate attorney confirmed that the property's demise would occur exactly as outlined in the father's last will and testament."
To give.
"Please accept my humble gift as a small token of my gratitude for your kind help."