Testacy


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Testacy

The condition or state of leaving a valid will at one's death to direct the distribution of one's estate.

testacy

n. dying with a will (a testament). It is compared to "intestacy," which is dying without a will. (See: intestacy)

TESTACY. The state or condition of dying after making a will, which was valid at the time of testator's death.

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