adjective
- having made a legally valid will before death
Usage: legal
Examples
- The wealthy businessman died testate, leaving clear instructions for his estate.
- Since she was testate, the probate process proceeded smoothly.
- The lawyer confirmed that the deceased was testate and had appointed an executor.
- Being testate helped avoid family disputes over the inheritance.
- The court recognized him as testate based on his signed will.
- She made sure to die testate by updating her will regularly.