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testator Definition

tes·ta·tor (tes′tāt′ər, tes tāt′-)

noun

a person who has made a will, esp. one who has died leaving a valid will

Etymology: ME testatour < L testator < pp. of testari: see testament

testator Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: A settlor in a will is usually called a testator.
  • have: Yes No Had the testator been a regular church member in the past?

Preposition: at

  • time: One, at least, of the witnesses should be required to certify to the capacity of the testator at the time of signing.

Converse of subject

  • sign: It explains clearly that the Will has been signed by the testator in the presence of the witnesses.
  • own: Asset Schedule This is a schedule showing the complete list of assets ( property, monies and investments ) owned by the Testator.

Adjective modifier

  • original: So the PCC may not get the legacy money until many years after the original testator 's death.

Modifies a noun

  • liveth: For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.

Possessives

  • intention: If any evidence of the donor's or testator's intention does exist, the charity must treat the gift or legacy accordingly.
  • signature: For the purpose of validating the testator's signature, each witness must also sign the will in the presence of the testator.
  • wish: If it is the testator's wish to be cremated, this may be expressed in the opening clauses.
  • death: Gifts to children or other issue who leave issue living at the testator's death shall not 34.
  • estate: General A general legacy is a gift of property to be provided out of the testator's estate.
  • will: The dividends are distributed in accordance with the testator's will.

Preposition: in

  • presence: It explains clearly that the Will has been signed by the testator in the presence of the witnesses.