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Latin, meaning Testaments ought to have the broadest interpretation. … [Read more...] about TESTAMENTA LATISSIMAM INTERPRETATIONEM HABERE DEBENT

In practice. A writ containing a testatum clause; such as a testatum capias, a testatum ft. fa., and a testatum ca. sa. See TESTATUM. … [Read more...] about TESTATUM WRIT

Belonging to a testament; as a testamentary gift; a testamentary guardian, or one appointed by will or testament; letters testamentary, or a writing under seal given by an officer lawfully authorized, granting power to one named as executor to execute a last will or testament. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Pertaining to a will or testament; as testamentary … [Read more...] about TESTAMENTARY

Latin: In the civil law. Testate; one who has made a will. Dig. 50, 17, 7. … [Read more...] about TESTATUS

Being of sufficiently sound mind to be able to write a valid will. The mental capacity that one needs to have in order to execute a will and also to possess at time the will is signed. The maker of a will must fully understand and appreciate the nature of what is contained within the will, the property he or she possesses and who the will maker's beneficiaries are at those … [Read more...] about TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY