noun
- a person who makes a will, especially one who dies having made a valid will
Usage: legal
Examples
- The testator left his entire estate to charity.
- According to the will, the testator wanted his books donated to the library.
- The lawyer met with the testator to discuss the distribution of assets.
- The testator’s signature must be witnessed by two people.
- After the testator’s death, the will was read to the family.
- The testator changed his mind and revised the will three times.