testator Definition
a person who has written a will or given a legacy.
Using testator: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "testator" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The testator left his entire estate to his children.
Example
The lawyer read the testator's will aloud to the family members.
Example
The testator's signature was witnessed by two people.
testator Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for testator
- bequeather
- will-maker
- testatrix (female)
Phrases with testator
testator's family maintenance
a legal obligation in some jurisdictions to provide for the maintenance of certain family members from the estate of a deceased person
Example
The court ordered that a portion of the estate be set aside for the testator's family maintenance.
testator's capacity
the mental ability of a person to make a valid will
Example
The lawyer assessed the testator's capacity to ensure that he was capable of making a valid will.
testator's intention
the expressed or implied intention of a testator in making a will
Example
The court considered the testator's intention when interpreting the will.
Origins of testator
from Latin 'testari', meaning 'to make a will'
Summary: testator in Brief
'Testator' [ˈtestətər] refers to a person who has written a will or given a legacy. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The lawyer read the testator's will aloud to the family members.' The phrase 'testator's family maintenance' denotes a legal obligation to provide for certain family members, while 'testator's capacity' refers to the mental ability to make a valid will.
