1. 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.