Testate (Adjective)
Meaning
Having made a legally valid will before death.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The deceased left behind a large estate, having been testate at the time of their passing.
- She died testate, thus ensuring her wishes were carried out according to her will.
- He was found to be testate, and his assets were distributed accordingly after his demise.
- After verifying the authenticity of the will, the court ruled that the late philanthropist was testate.
- Since the wealthy businessman died testate, his vast fortune was divided among his chosen beneficiaries.