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Testamentary disposition

Testamentary disposition, the testamentary disposi-tion, would mean disposition of the property which would take effect after the death, instead of eo instanti on the execution of the document. A testamentary disposition is generally effected by a will or by a codicil which means an instrument made in relation to a will extending, altering or adding to its disposition and is to be deemed to form part of the will, Pavitri Devi v. Darsari Singh, (1993) 4 SCC 392 (396)....


letters testamentary

letters testamentary see letter ...


testamentary capacity

testamentary capacity : the capacity in executing a will to understand the nature and extent of one's property and how one is disposing of it and to recognize the natural objects of one's bounty ...


testamentary gift

testamentary gift see gift ...


testamentary guardian

testamentary guardian see guardian ...


testamentary heir

testamentary heir see heir ...


testamentary power of appointment

testamentary power of appointment see power of appointment ...


testamentary trust

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Testamentary

Testamentary, given by will; contained in a will.1. Of or relating to a will or testament 2. Provided for or appointed by a will 3. Created by a will, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn....


Testamentary causes

Testamentary causes, proceedings in the Probate Branch of the High Court of Justice relating to the proving and validity of wills and intestacies, over which it has acquired exclusive jurisdiction, by the Court of Probate Act, 1857, amended by the Court of Probate Act, 1858. See PROBATE....


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