testamentary intent

testamentary intent definition - legal

n

A testatorÂ’s intention that a document should function as his last will and testament, the determination of which is up to probate court. See also testator (testatrix).

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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