1. plural of testate; people who have died leaving a valid will
Usage: legal

Examples

• The law firm specializes in handling estates of testates.
• Testates have the advantage of controlling how their assets are distributed.
• The probate court processes cases for both testates and intestates.
• Estate planning helps ensure people die as testates rather than intestates.
• The attorney explained the differences between testates and those who die without wills.