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One who dies leaving a valid will, or the description of this status. testate adjective having left a will, having written a testament, relating to a will, with a valid will, with an exeeuted will Associated concepts: intestate succession TESTATE. One who dies having made a testament; a testator. This word is used in this sense, in the act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, entitled "An act relative to dower and for other purposes." Sect. 2, 5 Sm. Laws, 257. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| [L]ogic, reason, and simple justice dictate that, unless there is a contrary intention expressed by the decedent, as in a will in testate estates, the doctrine of equitable contribution should be invoked as to nonprobate assets to fairly distribute the federal estate tax burden" (Roe v. Freddie Mac said it would have to testate earnings for the past two years and perhaps even a third year. |
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