Testator

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A testator is a person who has written and executed a last will and testament that is in effect at the time of his/her death. It is any "person who makes a will."

A female testator is sometimes referred to as a testatrix, particularly in older cases.

In Ahmadiyya Islam, a testator is referred to as a moosi, who is someone that has signed up for Wasiyyat or a will, under the plan initiated by the Promised Messiah, thus committing a portion, not less than one-tenth, of his lifetime earnings and any property to a cause.

The adjectival form of the word is testamentary, as in:

Testamentary capacity, or mental capacity or ability to execute a will and
Testamentary disposition, or gift made in a will (see that article for types).

A will is also known as a last will and testament.

Testacy means the status of being testate, that is, having executed a will. The property of such a person goes through the probate process.

Intestacy means the status of not having made a will, or to have died without a valid will. The estate of a person who dies intestate, undergoes administration, rather than probate.

The attestation clause of a will is where the witnesses to a will attest to certain facts concerning the making of the will by the testator, and where they sign their names as witnesses.

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