testamentary

Testamentary is of or relating to a will or testament.  The term is often used to denote that something was provided for, appointed by or created by a will.

See: testamentary capacity, testamentary power of appointment, testamentary trust.

[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]

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