| 单词 | testator |
| 例句 | The willingness of some courts to set aside wills of gay testators sometimes led partners to settle for a fraction of their inheritance. Anthony Kennedy’s awkward gay-marriage revolution: Why his SCOTUS opinion was imperfect — but also deeply profound 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z It would therefore place itself in the "armchair" of the testator and consider the circumstances that surrounded them when they made their will, to assist arriving at their intention. How to be clear in your will 2013-08-22T23:06:18Z Other convents are mentioned once only and in some cases a testator leaves legacies to nuns by name, without mentioning where they are professed. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z In some places the notary drawing a will in the absence of the priest was excommunicated and the body of the testator was refused Christian burial. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z The will was contested by relatives, and, after four years of litigation, the testator's intention to provide for aged artists was disregarded, and the property given to the "nearest of kin." Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z It ascribes to bishops the power to punish the authors and the printers of forbidden books, to interdict notaries, change the directions of testators, and apply the revenues of hospitals to other uses. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z The wording of a will can also be problematic as words and terms have specific meanings in law, which may be different to their use by the testator in their will. How to be clear in your will 2013-08-22T23:06:18Z These are of all documents the most confidently to be relied on, containing as they do much information respecting the family-connexions of the testators. The Curiosities of Heraldry 2012-02-23T03:00:41.067Z The wishes of the testator were fulfilled to the letter. The Last Words of Distinguished Men and Women (Real and Traditional) 2012-02-22T03:00:24.020Z Think of the idiotic idea that a will, not signed, was given to Knight to keep, attested by two witnesses, and not signed by the testator. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z In Scots law the term is applied to persons, duties or powers, appointed or granted by a court of law; thus an “executor-dative” is an executor appointed by the court and not by a testator. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" 2012-02-11T03:03:39.807Z The mistake lay in this, that Death had escorted the testator out of the world in another way than said testator had expected. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z Mr. Tyssen, a bookseller at Bristol, is said to possess a will of the 15th century, in which the testator bequeaths a painting of the Dance of Death. The Dance of Death Exhibited in Elegant Engravings on Wood with a Dissertation on the Several Representations of that Subject but More Particularly on Those Ascribed to Macaber and Hans Holbein 2012-02-02T03:04:33.900Z This doctrine is only applied where “a general intention of charity is manifest” in the will, and not where one particular object only was present to the mind of the testator. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z But generally speaking means thus left are not as well husbanded as if they were spent by the testator himself. Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 Volume 15 (January 1886 - July 1886) 2012-01-29T03:00:07.953Z Even the testator of the Jewish will seems at that time to have had no such idea. Religion In The Heavens Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures 2011-12-24T03:08:03.360Z "Heirs 174 who are proved to let the murder of the testator go unavenged are compelled to give back the entire property," etc. The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z At a superficial glance the testator's intention seems to have been to send the students to Oxford directly from American schools. An American at Oxford 2011-12-02T03:00:19.150Z The testator went on to say that Stephen Wilkes had acted as his legal adviser for many years, and to express a strong wish that he would continue in that capacity for his daughter. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z In the same cause three signatures were to be identified and proved—that of the testator and also of the attending witnesses—all three having died since their attestation. Memoir of John Howe Peyton in sketches by his contemporaries, together with some of his public and private letters, etc., also a sketch of Ann M. Peyton 2011-11-15T03:00:20.413Z In return for assuming said responsibilities, said Mademoiselle Heatherford would please accept the testator's deepest gratitude, together with, as a slight testimonial of the same, the residue of all that he possessed. The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo 2011-11-15T03:00:18.930Z Evidence was given by persons who had been present at the execution of that will; by the actual witnesses to the testator's signature; by the lawyer who had drawn the will. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z This philanthropic endowment has not been suffered to decay with the romance of olden time, but the charitable intentions of the testator are fulfilled so as to exhibit a lasting record of his active benevolence. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z The sixty testators include a Dean, two Archdeacons, twenty Canons or Prebendaries, thirteen Rectors, six Vicars, and eighteen layfolk, mostly rich people. Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z In the same cause, three signatures were to be identified and proved, that of the testator and also of the two attesting witnesses, all three having died since their attestation. Memoir of John Howe Peyton in sketches by his contemporaries, together with some of his public and private letters, etc., also a sketch of Ann M. Peyton 2011-11-15T03:00:20.413Z In this case, as usually in such cases, the will expressed the testator's own well-founded intention. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z She had just returned from laying the testator in the cemetery in Nice when he met her in the train--actually! Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z Members of families, legally entitled to the property of a testator, may claim the money and get it. Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:17.663Z An executor can only be appointed by the will of his testator; such appointment may be express or implied, and in the latter case he is said to be an executor “according to the tenor.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z Some irregularities in the formula were arranged, and the will was completed before the glimmering spark of life in the testator was extinguished. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z It does not appear that the testator’s wife, who survived him, had borne him any children. Pope: His Descent and Family Connections Facts and Conjectures 2011-06-29T02:00:22.613Z In the construction of a will, the intention of the testator is to be ascertained; and the same rules apply in the just interpretation of every law. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z The Vice-Chancellor, on July 31st, ruled that what had been done was according to the intention of the testator, and held that the surplus must be considered as capital, and not income. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z The estate of an executor vests in him from the date of the testator’s death. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z The will, such as it was, was duly subscribed by the witnesses and by the testator, and anything but a demi-military testament of this kind was scarcely to be expected in the circumstances. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Robert, the testator, was buried at Huntington on Sept. Pope: His Descent and Family Connections Facts and Conjectures 2011-06-29T02:00:22.613Z But he knew that the testator had read him right. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z And supposing the first case, the defendant might say, either that the will was forged, or was made when the testator was of unsound mind, or was revoked by a later. Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-16T02:00:19.270Z The debts of the deceased being satisfied, the representative must next proceed to satisfy the legacies and devises left by the testator. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z I have yet to mention that--in accordance with the desire of the testator--I sometime since married the former Mrs. Siebenk�s, and that I expect very soon to be the happiest of fathers. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z If a laughing heir wishes there long years to his testator: the good man does not hear the wish sooner than the following spring, which may already have laid him dead. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z "We lawyers all know testators use only their individual standards of justice, wisdom, and fitness." A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z His thoughts were all turned upon the testator himself, who by that single stroke had deprived him at once of his love and his living. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Legacies were not payable out of the real estate prior to the Land Transfer Act 1897, unless the testator charged the realty with them. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z Exec�utor, in law, is one appointed by a man's last will to carry its provisions into execution after the testator's death. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar 2011-04-14T02:00:59.373Z “What a pity, sir,” I said, going cunningly to work, “that testators do not attend more to the interests of their legatees in the appointment of equally careful guardians, if they think one not enough.” Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z The formal wish of the testator," replied Samuel, "is that only those who in 1832 present themselves here armed with their hereditary medallion shall be admitted to benefice in the inheritance. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z It had been drawn up by a country attorney, named Woolet; and signed by himself and his clerk, acting as witnesses to the testator. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Even then unless the testator exonerates his personalty from payment of the legacies the personalty will be the first fund chargeable. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" 2011-07-16T02:00:16.387Z Then testator bequeathed said $300 to two legatees to collect for their own use. The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law 2011-03-14T03:01:02.587Z The first was merely the usual preamble declaring the testator to be of sound mind. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z This legal document, you will remember, was dated on the very day Lucy refused to marry William Arnold, and had no doubt long been keenly regretted by the testator. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z The board of trustees appointed by the testator were all of the Free-will Baptist persuasion in compliment to the marked dislike manifested to slavery by that communion before and in the course of the war. The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry With Legends of the Surrounding Country 2011-03-04T03:00:59.137Z Mr. Waters mentions that the testator desired—I am not certain that he did not require as a condition—that we should take the name of McCarthy. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z The will was contested by the relatives of the testator, but its validity has been established by the Supreme Court sitting at Richmond. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z As trustee under will, the trust company carries out the provisions of the will, investing and managing the estate or particular fund in accordance with the directions of the testator. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z This will was drawn up by me some years since at the request of the testator, who was in good health, mentally and bodily. A Search For A Secret (Vol 1 of 3) A Novel 2011-01-22T03:00:18.233Z The reason for requiring this form was because it involved a covenant on the part of the adopted heir or legatee, by which he became bound to pay all the debts of the testator. An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists 2011-01-19T03:00:17.237Z A testator is a man making a promise who is about to die; whilst he that makes a promise is, if I may so put it, a testator who is not about to die. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) 2011-01-11T03:00:31.950Z Of course I cannot mean that there is any possible question of "the death of the testator," i. e., of God. The Abiding Presence of the Holy Ghost in the Soul 2011-01-06T03:00:50.440Z The second portion of the document is a series of munificent-sounding bequests to a list of legatees which includes every one who had done the testator any important service since his earliest childhood. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z But it would be interesting to know how long these provisions to protect for ever the peace of the departed fulfilled the hopes of the testator. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It is easy to see how it would occasionally become necessary, while this law was in force, to value life annuities charged upon a testator’s estate. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" Therefore a testament involves, first, the death of the testator, and secondly, the promise of the bequest and the naming of the heir. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume II) 2011-01-11T03:00:31.950Z Let us see well to its preservation that when we meet the testators in the realms of bliss, we may find our account approved and passed in the high court of heaven. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution This will appoints you, Don Franco, residuary legatee, in terms attrociously insulting to both the wife and the son of the testator. The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico Ungrateful testators paid their due penalty after death; and delation, watching every word or gesture, skilfully supplied the needed tale of victims for plunder. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius It was pointed out that in many cases these bequests become merely monuments of the testators' folly; that the amount of real good done by posthumous gifts was ridiculously disproportionate to the sums thus left. The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses I was fain to admit that it was sufficient in law; but I qualified, and said I thought it might be attacked on the score of the hussy's undue influence, and the testator's apparent insanity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 The bequest had created some little comment at the time, because thereby the only son of the testator, who was named in the will as residuary legatee, was reported to have inherited little or nothing. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime Mommsen feels this very well, and hence he supposes: "The marriage outside of the gens most probably required not only the consent of the testator, but of all gentiles." The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State A trustee is the legal owner of stock standing in his name and may vote the stock for all purposes; but a testator may impose limitations on his voting power. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman The testator merely appointed the Rev. Polydore Riches and Mr. Edward Griffith, to be the guardians of his children, in case he died before they were of age, leaving his property to descend by inheritance. Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. He somewhat overrated it,—not being aware of the private reasons she had for thinking that her two testators were enemies to the death. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 The testator then instructed Littell as to the provisions of the will; his voice was very weak and the nurse could not distinguish what they were. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime Because possession of it was delayed till Christ died, it may be likened to an inheritance bequeathed by a testator in his last will. The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews An executor has the power to vote the stock of his testator. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman People received bequests, even from unknown testators—received them thankfully; why should not he? John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising Why," said Houseman, "you will not have to wait for the death of these testators,—Heaven forbid! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 99, January, 1866 She remembered distinctly that as read by Littell it gave to White the ten thousand dollars the testator had promised. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime For when a person leaves property by will to another, the will is of no force, the transference is not actually made, the property does not change hands, in the testator’s lifetime. The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews A foreign executor should present to the inspectors of election an exemplified copy of his letters of administration, and having done so may vote on the stock standing in the testator's name. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman The testator was living, yet practically dead to his kind. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising When hostilities were entirely at an end, they argued, evidence might be forthcoming on the part of natives who had actually witnessed the testator’s death. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War The will was thereupon duly executed by the testator and the witnesses, and the former directed that it be given into the custody of Dickson & Brown, who, as afterwards appeared, were named as executors. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime Many such bequests have been made, and in some instances the desire of the testator has been carried into effect. The Diary of a Resurrectionist, 1811-1812 To Which Are Added an Account of the Resurrection Men in London and a Short History of the Passing of the Anatomy Act During recent years some important questions have arisen about dividends or income on stock given by will to the legatees or friends of the testator. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman “Well, if you really wish it,” said the Canon, serious enough now, as he got out his glasses, and began to peruse attentively the masses of legal jargon which covered up the testator’s designs. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland These are daily consulted by relatives of testators, by claimants and solicitors, principally for legal purposes, and yield a large revenue to the office in fees paid for searches, inspections, and copies. Notes and Queries, Number 228, March 11, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc The will was witnessed by the butler and a trained nurse who was in the house at the time, and was made on the testator's death-bed. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime The executors of Mr. Green's estate were by no means slack in meeting the testator's wishes concerning these people. Discussion on American Slavery A will bequeathed stock in a corporation in trust to pay the dividends as they accrued to a daughter of the testator during her lifetime. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman Still the testator sat staring at what he had just effected, as if it were something he did not relish at all, and in fact, no more he did. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland It was very brief, and set forth how the testator had never made, nor would make, any other will, that he was sound of mind, and hoped to die so. A Rent In A Cloud The nurse heard the testator ask White why he had not brought his lawyers, to which White replied that they were both out of town. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime To secure eighteen months of unlimited liberty, she was undergoing her captivity in what, it must be acknowledged, was a spirit the reverse of that the testator intended. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Stock dividends were declared by the corporation from time to time and after the death of the testator, and these accumulated earnings were invested by the company in permanent works. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman I know full well that I am unworthy of the inheritance; I do not demand it on my merits, as though it had been due me, but on the favor and grace of the testator. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) Now the testator had six black horses, six white, and six pied horses. Old and New London Volume I The testator did not read the will himself, he was not able to do so. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime If the meaning of a will is contested years after the testator's death, reference will be made, as far as possible, to the testator's contemporaries, or to writings which might best interpret his intentions. The Church: Her Books and Her Sacraments After the testator's death the corporation was authorized by statute to increase its capital stock. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman There is, first, the testator who makes the testament, Christ. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) So far as I can gather the only barbarian in this case is the testator—now in Kensal Green. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman They returned to the room of the testator and Littell read the will to him. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime It was dated in the hand of the testator, in addition to the acknowledgment of the notary, all regular, and unquestionably done. The Bondboy Sometimes a testator provides for his widow in lieu of dower. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman As to the law of inheritance, the testator was bound to divide his estate fairly among all his children, the title and the largest share going to the eldest son. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Just so much as the testator parts with the legatee obtains. Old-Fashioned Ethics and Common-Sense Metaphysics With Some of Their Applications Six months after the death of the testator they distributed the estate. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime That accounts for such men’s inflexibility in carrying out the provisions of unfeeling testators and the decrees of heartless courts. The Bondboy Suppose a testator should own a large amount of land, and in his will should give her only a small amount of money in lieu of dower. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman "Very satisfactory that—very!" said the intended testator; "but are you still sure I can't give my land as well as my money in charities?" Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 As Lady Frances declared herself to be unacquainted even with the name of the testator, she at first concluded that there was some mistake in the matter. A Walk from London to Fulham Because Sir Robert Peel clogged the measure with the condition, that any testator so leaving property should have his will made and registered three months before his death. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 Under the terms of the will, it was pointed out, he was empowered to act in that capacity only in case of the testator’s death before the majority of the legatee. The Bondboy If a testator devises mortgaged land, is the devisee or person who receives the land also entitled to the money due from the mortgagor? Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman "Then come nigher to the winder," said the testator, pushing forward the table in that direction—"Hallo!" he exclaimed, "what can all this yer row and bustle be about outside?" Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 The idea had been long in his mind, and careful directions were drawn up for its practical working; but the trustees found themselves powerless to realize fully the hopes and wishes of the testator. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History "I cannot take upon myself to determine what the testator thought," was the dry answer. Thurston of Orchard Valley As a general rule, when a testator makes his will, he bequeathes a certain sum of money to be laid out in masses, which are to be said as suffrages for his soul. Roman Catholicism in Spain A testator may write his own will, indeed to do so would be a good test of will-making capacity. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman First, the testator himself must be disposed of; he died, as we all know, and nobody sorry, within six weeks after he had made his will. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 They may perhaps have been written in an unaccustomed position, or when the testator was enfeebled by disease. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History It was the testator's special wish that you should join the trustees, and that her husband should not lay his hands upon a dollar. Thurston of Orchard Valley They call mandas piadosas those rustic or urban securities which have been left by testators with the sole object of investing their products in masses to be said for the dead. Roman Catholicism in Spain Many a devise has been declared invalid, because the testator in devising it did not comply with the law of the state where the land was located. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman A judge, for example, decides a will to be valid or invalid without asking whether the testator acted justly or unjustly in a moral sense, but simply whether his action was legal or illegal. Social Rights and Duties, Volume I (of 2) Addresses to Ethical Societies The testator was an attorney, and his name occurs in many legal documents relating to Holborn in the reign of Edward III.; he was also associated with others of the neighbourhood in various pavage commissions. Memorials of Old London Volume I These are the monuments of real kings, who were the fathers of their people; testators to a posterity which they embrace as their own. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 7 This was, in effect, a will or testament, since the inheritance did not take effect until after the death of the testator. Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters Another requirement of a testator is that he must declare in the presence of the witnesses that it is his last will and testament. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman The expression of the desire of the testator would be the expression of his will, and the words in form recommendatory would be held to be mandatory and imperative. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III Wondrous word and will of a dying testator! The Words of Jesus Never did the natural right of succession, as it was established by the testator of the inheritance and the Parliament, obtain a greater triumph. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) The document is very involved, but the chief points are these: A married B and they had a daughter C, who married D. The son of C and D is the testator. Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters Suppose it is believed that the last will has been destroyed, and a prior will is found, can this be set up as establishing the testator's disposition of his property? Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman "A very strange will," said everybody, and yet it was a will that was probated long before the testator's death. What a Young Woman Ought to Know Those women are determined to obtain a much greater share of the estate than belongs to them or than the testator ever intended. The Campfire Girls of Roselawn Or, a Strange Message from the Air To this was granted, by the caprice of the Pope, the right to claim from the immediate or distant heirs of any testator, even at remote epochs, the sum of unpaid legacies for pious purposes. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge Such dispositions of property are closely related to a will or testament, but anticipate the death of the testator. Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters A devise of lands may consist of the entire estate or interest of the testator, or he may give the devisee a lesser interest in them. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman These executors were all close personal friends of the testator. McGill and its Story, 1821-1921 He was the grandfather of Sir George Shiers, baronet, who was one of the most generous of testators to Surrey villages. Highways and Byways in Surrey Nor do friends feel quite safe even after the "will" has been ratified by the testator's death. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge There seems to have been some difficulty in the way of putting the bequest into effect, perhaps, suggests Korzon, on account of Jefferson's advanced years by the time that the testator was dead. Kościuszko A Biography It is a common thing for a testator to devise the use of land to a person during his lifetime, and after his death the entire interest or fee to another. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman But, as your lordship knows, a testator has always been permitted to indulge his utmost eccentricity, and my words fell upon deaf ears. Anthony Lyveden In this case, therefore, the testator was accounted of age forty-six hours before the completion of his twenty-first year. Notes and Queries, Number 219, January 7, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc This much worn ring has passed from generation to generation, and remains today in possession of a descendent in the county in which the testator died. Domestic Life in Virginia in the Seventeenth Century In the first case his father-in-law was only able to pay 5s. 4d. each, because the testator still owed him for 40 of them. Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter A will takes effect from the testator's death and so does the validity of all the bequests. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman He didn't look like a fellow who'd run through money, and I think the old testator was pretty rich. Anthony Lyveden He sees also in the will, the signature of the testator. Sanctification Testamentary dispositions, in the case of persons leaving issue, are now limited to one quarter of the testator's property; whereas before 1854, a testator could not bequeath anything individually. The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 Mrs. Nash admitted its contents, but averred the testator had no power to demise property which had belonged to her grandfather, and had been left to herself. Shakespeare's Family In one of the cases a testator had indorsed on his will in his own handwriting "canceled." Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman Failing Miss Kent, the five thousand a year goes to George Franklin, a brother-in-law of the testator. A Coin of Edward VII A Detective Story Legally, a will is not of force until after the death of the testator. Sanctification In witness whereof I the said Charles Dickens, the testator, have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand this 12th day of May in the year of our Lord 1869. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete Perhaps this error arose from the testator's desire to settle Natford upon Martin. Shakespeare's Family In another case a blind testator called for his will which was handed to him. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman “I believe, Mr Artis, if you will excuse me, that a testator has a perfect right to do what he likes with his own.” The Dark House A Knot Unravelled The child of God sees that it requires the death of the testator to make it possible that he could be sanctified. Sanctification Only in the instance we are considering, Christ is the "testator" as well as the heir. The Ministry of the Spirit The seal of the testament is not valid till the death of the testator; the overtures of Divine mercy were ratified or sealed by the death of Christ. The Ordinance of Covenanting He is called a testator, and must possess a sound mind to make an effective will. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman The young man shifted his position uneasily, and drew in his breath quickly as he thought of the testator’s immense wealth, and glanced at Katrine. The Dark House A Knot Unravelled He reads in the will that Jesus, the testator, suffered without the gate that he might sanctify his people with his own blood and that this is the will of God, even your sanctification. Sanctification The testator then returns to his will in favor of his cousin, who resides abroad. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. The Ordinance of Covenanting Wills are often contested on the ground that the testator's mind was feeble and that undue influence was exercised over him in disposing of his property. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman I am distinctly of opinion that an individual born of dusky parents in a tropical climate is a foreigner, in the eye of British prejudice, and within the meaning of the testator. Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. Gradually it developed, until at last it came to be an instrument by means of which the testator retained control over his property even after his death. Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs The young heir comes to the testator's house, is received with great affection, and is suddenly cut off by illness. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 The parallelism between the death of the testator and the shedding of the blood of the covenant, is beautiful, and it cannot be destroyed. The Ordinance of Covenanting The statutes require the witnesses to sign in the testator's presence, who often give important testimony of his competency whenever his will is contested. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman It has never been merged into any other collection, but remains entirely separate, in accordance with the will of the testator. The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, April, 1886 The whole of the testator's property is assigned to his daughter “for ever,” “the usufruct of his income” only being reserved to himself “as long as he shall live.” Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs Whatever any one else might think or say, or whatever his own private opinion might be, it was clearly his duty to use all diligence in carrying out the expressed wishes of the testator. Allison Bain, or, By a Way she knew not The death of the testator is there the shedding of the blood of the covenant! The Ordinance of Covenanting By some courts this can be done, by others this power is denied to a testator. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman The luck of the hair-triggers triumphed, and Toler not only became Chief Justice, but the founder of two peerages, and the testator of an enormous fortune. The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 "Our trump card at present—a rather small one, I'm afraid—is the obvious intention of the testator that the bulk of the property should go to his brother." The Eye of Osiris All that was wanted would be his signature, efficiently witnessed by two persons who should both be present together with the testator. Cousin Henry Mr. Atkins, the testator's solicitor, advertised for this unfortunate gentleman; but he did not appear to claim his fortune. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 Thus, should a person mentioned as legatee die before the testator, the legacy would be invalid. Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman To-day the deaf are practically everywhere held to be quite capable in this respect, and probably nowhere would a will be set aside for reason of the deafness of the testator alone. The Deaf Their Position in Society and the Provision for Their Education in the United States I accompanied him to 141, Queen Square, and shortly after we arrived Doctor Norbury came to look at some antiquities that the testator proposed to give to the British Museum. The Eye of Osiris It was a long, tedious document, in which the testator set forth at length his reasons for the disposition which he made of the property. Cousin Henry It appeared that the testator was sick in bed when he signed the instrument. By The Sea 1887 In itself a Will is simply the instrument by which the intention of the testator is declared. Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society He inherited a large fortune on condition that a child of his, to whom it could succeed, was alive at the time of the testator's death. The Crooked House The testator is a man of ample means, without any responsibilities to fetter his movements, and has been in the constant habit of traveling, often into remote and distant regions. The Eye of Osiris Lecour could not help some eagerness concerning the will, and perusing it closely when she handed it to him, found it bequeathed him all the testator's possessions. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette The spirit which animated the respectable testator in attempting to exclude the larger part of modern literature from the library which his money was to benefit may have been unexceptionable enough. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries In modern Testamentary jurisprudence, as in the later Roman law, the object of first importance is the execution of the testator's intentions. Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society Like him, as it will seem to the curious annalist, Richard Rush was a student without an audience, and like him a mistaken testator. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 The testator might have been lost at sea, or killed in a fire or explosion, or have died abroad and been buried where his grave could not have been identified. The Eye of Osiris In many cases there are personal matters in the estate which a testator may believe can best be handled only by some of his friends. How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) A Complete Guide to Correct Business and Personal Correspondence The father of the respectable testator, Doctor Benjamin Rush, has left on record many learned speculations concerning the signs and evidences of lunacy. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries The testator lived on in his heir or in the group of his co-heirs. Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society That legacy, which she had only considered as a token of the testator’s present friendly feeling, had become in the last few hours an ominous possibility. Good Old Anna Observe that the testator presumably wished to be buried in a certain place; also he wished his brother should benefit under the will. The Eye of Osiris It is therefore, at least, not improbable that the testator was a native of Lincolnshire. Notes and Queries, Number 35, June 29, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Although the contents of the will might throw but a faint light upon the doings of the testator, there might be found particulars that would link together much of the information we already possess. The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators These are, how came an inheritance to be controlled in any case by the testator's volition, and what is the nature of the instrument by which it came to be controlled? Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society The eccentricities of testators have never impressed me by their humor, particularly when hatred and revenge are behind them. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! The supposition that the testator is dead is not only more probable than that he is alive; I submit it is the only reasonable explanation of the circumstances of his disappearance. The Eye of Osiris Yes; but as the testator’s sister she will come in for something, probably, anyhow. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Whether the wishes of the testator were carried out in any way there is no information, but the instruments are said to have been disposed of by auction a short time after his decease. The Violin Its Famous Makers and Their Imitators Unless provision was made in the will for the instant devolution of the testator's rights and duties on the Heir or Co-heirs, the testament lost all its effect. Ancient Law Its Connection to the History of Early Society And a deputation of dead-servants sat on chairs near the door, gratified to be included in the party, and mentally going over their services to the testator, and appraising them in anticipation. Roger Ingleton, Minor The gift consisted of a mummy with four Canopic jars and other tomb-furniture which the testator stipulated should be exhibited together in a single case and in the state in which they were then presented. The Eye of Osiris The title of the personal property of the deceased is vested in the executor and he holds it for the payment of debts and distribution according to the will of the testator. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 No will could be proved except before the bishop or his officer; and no will was held valid if the testator died out of communion. Short Studies on Great Subjects Sometimes the testator wrote his will wholly with his own hand, in which case it was called hologrăphum—sometimes it was written by a friend, or by others. Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) A large, fair volume, was in those days, as molten gold, Touched only with clean hands, and by testators willed to their heirs. Man of Uz, and Other Poems That on his—Mr. Hurst's—arrival it was found that the testator had disappeared without acquainting the servants of his intended departure, and without being seen by anyone to leave the house. The Eye of Osiris After this, Sir Gervaise inquired if the testator wished to make any more devises. The Two Admirals Here after a good many unsuccessful attempts I produced a document sufficiently technical to satisfy almost any layman and probably calculated to defeat every wish of the testator. The Confessions of Artemas Quibble Almost all the heads of department are indifferent to its application according to the testator's bequest; distinguished senators open or disguised enemies to the establishment of the institution in any form. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. To have added in this measure to the intellectual inheritance of the race assures the testator his rank among the great spirits of all time. The Youth of Goethe I pointed it out to him and he picked it up, and then we all recognized it as a scarab that the testator was accustomed to wear on his watch-chain. The Eye of Osiris I have even ventured so far as to describe the testator's style and residence, &c. &c.—'I, The Two Admirals The testator, passing by the next of kin, had left his entire estate to a personal friend, a man not of his own blood. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective The general tenor of the testator's will excited numerous private interests and passions with regard to the application of the fund. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. But he could not repress a smile at the testator's extreme caution and resolved forthwith to ask for a list of his friend's securities. Forty-one Thieves A Tale of California My learned friend points out that the testator notified nobody of his intention of going away and has acquainted no one with his whereabouts; but, I ask, whom should he have notified? The Eye of Osiris The will was now completed, and preparations were made to read it carefully over to the intended testator. The Two Admirals The contingency provided for happened; the death of the nephew Hungerford unmarried and without heirs occurred six years after that of the testator. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective I urged the deep responsibility of the nation to the world and to all posterity worthily to fulfil the great object of the testator. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. Wisconsin and California have introduced an interesting innovation by providing a further graded tax on inheritances in accordance with the degree of consanguinity between the testator and the beneficiary. Applied Eugenics It appears that the testator came to the house, and when looked for later was not to be found. The Eye of Osiris Nevertheless, Sir Gervaise thought it would be generous, under the circumstances, to remind the testator that such a being as Tom Wychecombe existed. The Two Admirals The only persons designated in his will as legatees are a faithful servant, for whom abundant provision was made, and Henry James Hungerford, nephew of the testator. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective It is, then, a high and solemn trust which the testator has committed to the United States of America; and its execution devolves upon their representatives in Congress duties of no ordinary importance. Memoir of the Life of John Quincy Adams. "Quite usual," said the attorney; "and in this case it was done at the express desire of the testator." Can You Forgive Her? It was virtually certain that it would consist in the production of something which would identify the unrecognized remains as those of the testator. The Eye of Osiris "Good—good—right," muttered the testator; "£200—each—£1000—all—money—money." The Two Admirals He shrewdly observed that he was particular in swearing several times that "life was in the testator when the will was signed," and that he saw his hand sign it. Irish Wit and Humor Anecdote Biography of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell No change has been wrought in your institutions; they are still public,—your generous testator has only contributed to their support. Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions It began by expressing the testator's great desire that his property might descend in his own family, and that the house might be held and inhabited by some one bearing the name of Vavasor. Can You Forgive Her? Before witnessing the will made by such a person, the medical man should satisfy himself that the testator is of a 'sound disposing mind.' Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology "Fifty—fifty—pounds" said the testator, in a voice clearer and fuller than he had before used that day. The Two Admirals "If," says the testator, "she keep not that promise, I will that she be content with that which was my father's will, which she had every penny." The Customs of Old England Nor can it be assumed that your contributions to the cause of education will be diminished by the bequest of your generous testator. Thoughts on Educational Topics and Institutions If there was a will, however, they might inherit, even if they had not been legitimised, provided that no lawful heirs of the testators were living, ascendants or descendants. The White Sister It would be difficult for any eccentric testator in the present day to hit upon a new method of disposing of the wealth which he can no longer keep. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 436 Volume 17, New Series, May 8, 1852 The listeners were prepared to hear of huge gifts to certain institutions and societies known to have been favoured by the testator. From the Housetops It was short and simple, and with the exception of a small legacy to Mr. Newton, left all the testator possessed to a man whose name was utterly unknown to her. A Crooked Path A Novel Balfour of Burleigh agreed with the Earl and so did Prime Minister Balfour, who said he had never heard of a testator before who was willing to give such powers. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie Hungarian law also interposes some restrictions in the case of a testator, who must leave by will at least half his property to his children. Round About the Carpathians The testator ordered gifts of coal, wood, and shoes, and 1000 white loaves of bread, to be made among the poor and needy. Life in a Mediæval City Illustrated by York in the XVth Century The administrators are all old personal friends of the testator, anxious to have the estate retained in the family. Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune "Assuredly I do," said Parlamente; "that is to say if the testator be in his right mind, and not raving." The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) Hence many a family forfeits its claim to certain property on account of the testator's last wishes not being forthcoming. Strange Pages from Family Papers Instead of the copy of a will the paper actually signed by the testator is wanted. The Man in Court There were also bequests to 2 anchoresses, 1 anchorite, and 1 hermit, to pray for the soul of the testator and the souls aforesaid. Life in a Mediæval City Illustrated by York in the XVth Century ‘I see, and she being an heiress, the testator was anxious to protect her youth and innocence?’ The Disentanglers S: But he who fears an inclination to a wrong course or an act of disobedience on the part of the testator, and effects an agreement between the parties, there is no blame on him. Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side In the case of a will recently admitted to probate it was stated that the testator had disposed of over seven hundred thousand pounds in less than a hundred words. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-18 I have received the seal of the testament, ratified and made sure by the death of the testator. The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham. I do not even know the name of the testator, my son-in-law's father. In Luck at Last One regards it as the executor and residuary legatee of a complicated will dealing with a small estate regards the testator. The Judge The testator intended plainly that his negro should have his liberty and a legacy; therefore the law will presume that he intended his executor should do all that without which he could have neither. History of the Negro Race in America From 1619 to 1880. Vol 1 Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens These are the monuments of real kings, who were the fathers of their people,—testators to a posterity which they embraced as their own. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) All the blessings contained in this Bible, the records of the well-ordered covenant, are mine; and, Oh glorious truth, the testator died to ratify and insure this testament; but he lives again, the glorious executor. The Power of Faith Exemplified In The Life And Writings Of The Late Mrs. Isabella Graham. The question was—whether, in a property willed in fifteen shares to fifteen people, one of them dying in the testator's lifetime, the lapsed share did not belong to the heir at law. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 346, August, 1844 Words which came straight from Latin keep the stress of the Latin nominative, as 'creator', 'spectator', 'testator', 'coadjutor', 'assessor', to which in Walton's honour must be added 'Piscator' and 'Venator'. Society for Pure English Tract 4 The Pronunciation of English Words Derived from the Latin "There is a condition laid down by the testator which need not be made public," said Mr. Jarwin blandly. Red Money But the will was conditional; each of the legatees was to place five pounds in the testator's coffin. More Toasts A testator may revoke or alter his will by a later will or writing, executed in the same manner. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. The Lady Fitz-Eustace had a fair copy of the deed, purporting to be sent by the holy confessor who shrived the testator in his extremity. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 And although the testator has been dead seventeen years, her legacy is still doing its mission in her name, in a school, near Chatham, Canada West. The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. Moreover, old Lindstrand's will was perfectly unequivocal, and contained none of those ill-natured restrictions about marrying or not marrying, or assuming the testator's name, or anything which could put the legatee to the slightest inconvenience. Doctor Claudius, A True Story In time, however, codicils, as an addition made by the testator to his will, grew into use, and the legacies thereby granted were confirmed. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements And any alteration of the estate or interest of the testator in lands devised, is held to be an implied revocation of the will. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. But Roger de Lacy immediately saw that the deed was to a similar purport with the copy which had been sent by some unknown hand, immediately on the death of the testator, to Halton Castle. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Would there be any real hardship in imposing a heavy duty of, say, 25 per cent. on gifts over, say, £1,000 to collateral relations not dependent on the testator or to strangers? Rebuilding Britain A Survey of Problems of Reconstruction After the World War It will save a deal of trouble, if the young lady as represents the testator here has no objection.' Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh Selling the estate away from the rightful heir was disinheritance, a blow below the belt which most testators reserve until they are safe from reach of bodily harm. A Maid of the Silver Sea After the death of a testator, the will is brought before the court of probate to be proved. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. The testator further declared that the said Emily was manumitted, and should proceed under the guidance of his brother to the place designated for the payment of the legacy. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue The "Orphans' Court" could tell many a tragedy of property distributed adverse to the intention of the testator. Around The Tea-Table They disputed the will on the alleged plea of the testator's insanity. A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) If she should predecease the testator, then everything is left to his child or children. The Lion's Share An executor is a person named in the will of a testator to carry the will into effect. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. The first part of the will was speedily written; but those parts which alluded to the testator's daughter, foreshadowing the opulence that awaited her, he could not so easily pass over. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue Richard Kylcuppe devised certain land at Sparkbrook for charitable purposes, the income of which is now handed to the General Hospital and General Dispensary, as nearly as possible following the testator's wishes. Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham A History and Guide Arranged Alphabetically He colluded with a notary, named Bachetti, to falsify the will of one Vitelli, a wealthy contractor, inserting in the place of the testator's two orphan nieces that of his own natural son. The Roman Question I may say that the testator had expressed to me his intention of leaving these shares to the Society. The Lion's Share A person making a will is called testator; one who dies without making a will or testament, is called intestate. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. "Here is a duplicate copy, with letters explaining the reason for making it, in the testator's own hand-writing." Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue And he too declined his fee for his trouble, to the wealthy young testator's perceptible annoyance.... V. V.'s Eyes That such a second will had been framed, appeared from the testator's own admissions; at least, he had so informed Edith, repeating the fact on several different occasions. Nick of the Woods As this is the only mention made of her, the circumstance was for a long time regarded as betraying a strange indifference, or something worse, on the testator's part, towards his wife. Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England If the testator is unable to sign his will, another person may write the testator's name by his direction; but he should sign his own name as witness to the will. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. The bequest, however, was made conditional on the legatee taking the testator's body from The Tree and "planting it white." The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce — Volume 2: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians The new law requires that one half of the total property shall be equally distributed by the testator amongst all his children. Don Orsino But, for the moment, we must proceed in accordance with the testator's directions. The Teeth of the Tiger To the last named one-fifth had been willed in recognition of the loving care she had bestowed upon the testator's two motherless sons, each of whom was to receive two-fifths of the father's estate. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 As a general rule, a will is also revoked by the subsequent marriage of the testator and birth of a child, unless the wife and child have been otherwise provided for. The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. My astuteness has put millions into totally unexpected pockets and defeated the faultily expressed intentions of many a testator. The "Goldfish" I could not give the list of all the other people whose heirs Justinian and Theodora became by the free will of the testators. The Secret History of the Court of Justinian Howbeit he who apprehendeth from the testator any mistake or injustice, and shall compose the matter between them, that shall be no crime in him, for God is gracious and merciful. Sacred Books of the East He kept himself mostly in Heidelberg, and organized a supervisory board to aid in the disposition of the funds in accordance with the testator's intentions. Famous Americans of Recent Times The testator then proceeds to give his directions respecting the institution, laying down his plan and objects in several articles. The Great Speeches and Orations of Daniel Webster With an Essay on Daniel Webster as a Master of English Style But the process had always been arrested by the intending testator. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 5 VIII., the testator directs that there shall be four trentals of Saint Gregory said for his soul at London at "Scala Coeli." Notes and Queries, Number 23, April 6, 1850 I have always thought it incumbent upon testators to shorten all they can the trouble of their executors. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 How could the testator have more delicately, but clearly, indicated his anxiety that his estate should be regarded as a sacred provision for poor orphans, and not 'spoils' for trading politicians? Famous Americans of Recent Times The value of the property inherited by Mrs. Woodley under this will amounted, according to a valuation made a few weeks after the testator's decease, to between eight and nine thousand pounds. The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney The heirs had the privilege of remaining on the same conditions as the testators, or if they preferred to take away their inheritance they might do so on paying a duty of 15 per cent. The History of Puerto Rico From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation Russell as were concerned with the trial before a jury of the simple issue—whether William Shakespeare, of Stratford-upon-Avon, 'the testator in the cause of Hall v. In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays "But we can set it down as dead certain," interrupted Shirley, "that the testators didn't mean us to have it." The Adventures of Captain Horn It contained no new matter; it expressed no changed intentions; it met no new circumstances, as known to the testator. The Mystery of 31 New Inn Notwithstanding, I believe that I am still sufficiently familiar with the notary's art to be able to act as a regular testator and bequeather of property. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 04 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes It is necessary that the witnesses shall subscribe the will, but not that they shall have any knowledge of its contents, nor that they shall see the testator sign it. Legal Status of Women in Iowa The executors found themselves without sufficient estate to pay for their testator's funeral expenses, even then the first charge upon assets. In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays "What better evidence could the courts desire of the wishes of a testator than such a letter?" By Advice of Counsel And, as you have said, the manifest intention of the testator was to leave the bulk of his property to Mr. Stephen. The Mystery of 31 New Inn At first they had only pleaded that the testator had not duly executed the alleged will in accordance with the provisions of 1 Vic., cap. Mr. Meeson's Will The validity of a will depends upon the mental capacity of a testator and the fact that he was uninfluenced in making the disposition of his property. Legal Status of Women in Iowa Its philanthropic endowment has not been suffered to decay with the romance of olden time, but the charitable intentions of the testator are fulfilled, so as to maintain a lasting record of his active benevolence. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 548, May 26, 1832 There must be in the testator the animus testandi, which is sometimes presumed from circumstances in such cases and in such places as nuncupative wills are recognized. By Advice of Counsel As I have said, no alteration in the testator's circumstances had taken place at the time the new will was executed. The Mystery of 31 New Inn On or about the 22nd December, 1885, however, the testator executed a third testamentary document under which the plaintiff takes the entire property, and this is the document now propounded. Mr. Meeson's Will All other wills, to be valid, must be in writing, witnessed by two competent witnesses and signed by the testator, or by some other person in his presence and by his express direction. Legal Status of Women in Iowa I remember, in a forgery case that was in the papers the other day, how the judge said of the deceased testator, that, being a lawyer, he was too wise to make his own will. Fenton's Quest Our experience certainly shows that it's far wiser to let the law settle all doubtful questions than to try to guess what the final testamentary intention of a dead testator really was. By Advice of Counsel The testator had a pension from the Foreign Office, on which he lived, leaving his capital untouched. The Mystery of 31 New Inn "Was the testator, so far as you could judge, at the time of the dictation and execution of the will, of sound mind, memory, and understanding?" Mr. Meeson's Will Declarations of the testator to the effect that he intended to revoke the will, will not be sufficient to prove a cancellation. Legal Status of Women in Iowa If the children of the testator had died, the grandson or granddaughter through the son succeeded; or the great-grandson or great-granddaughter through the grandson. A Short History of Women's Rights From the Days of Augustus to the Present Time. with Special Reference to England and the United States. Second Edition Revised, With Additions. In a word, there must be a clear and unmistakable intention on the part of the testator to attempt to incorporate the extraneous paper by reference. By Advice of Counsel Now no change had taken place in the circumstances of the testator to account for the new will, nor was there any appreciable alteration in the disposition of the property. The Mystery of 31 New Inn "Did you, beyond the suggestions of which you have already given evidence, in any way unduly influence the testator's mind, so as to induce him to make this will?" Mr. Meeson's Will If a devisee die before the testator, his heirs shall inherit the amount so devised to him unless from the terms of the will a contrary intent is manifest. Legal Status of Women in Iowa If there were children, the Roman law put certain limitations on the testator's powers, whether man or woman. A Short History of Women's Rights From the Days of Augustus to the Present Time. with Special Reference to England and the United States. Second Edition Revised, With Additions. The testator bequeaths his soul to his Creator, with this singular expression of confidence, "the Holy Ghost assuring my spirit, that I am the elect of God." The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author A peculiarly irritating case, too, because the defective will replaces a perfectly sound one, and the intentions of the testator were—er—were—excellent ale, this. The Mystery of 31 New Inn "It was, I understand, executed in the presence of the testator and the two attesting witnesses, all three being present together, and the signature of each being tattooed in the presence of the other?" Mr. Meeson's Will Subject to the rights of the surviving husband or wife, as declared by law, the homestead may be devised like other real estate of the testator. Legal Status of Women in Iowa I shall not concern myself particularly with testate succession, because here obviously the will of the testator could dispose as he wished, except in so far as he was limited by the Falcidian Law. A Short History of Women's Rights From the Days of Augustus to the Present Time. with Special Reference to England and the United States. Second Edition Revised, With Additions. The grandchildren of the testators were ready to accept the best settlement that could be obtained. The Man from Brodney's I understood you to say," replied Thorndyke, "that the intentions of the testator were in some way connected with mustard. The Mystery of 31 New Inn It seems, too, that the witnesses attested in the presence of each other and of the testator. Mr. Meeson's Will But if, without a will, he would be entitled to any portion of the testator's estate, he may still receive such portion to the extent in value of the amount devised. Legal Status of Women in Iowa So far as relates to the personals, this will would be valid, though not signed by the testator, supposing no other will to exist. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" Their executors were sourly wondering whether the two venerable testators were not even then grinning from those far-away sepulchres in contemplation of the first feud their unprimitive castle was to know. The Man from Brodney's With reference to the first, there was the undoubted fact that Jeffrey was addicted to the opium habit, and this might, under some circumstances, interfere with a testator's competency to make a will. The Mystery of 31 New Inn "I am sure I am very sorry that you were kept waiting, my dear Sir: but I was at the moment engaged with an excellent and most Christian testator." Mr. Meeson's Will The servants stated, and General Belmont admitted, that Mr. Delamere had made a will a few days before his death; but since it was not discoverable, it seemed probable that the testator had destroyed it. The Marrow of Tradition Where the testator's money was bestowed, Ralph did not know, for he did not see the will. The Girl at Cobhurst The six months set aside by the testator as sufficient for all the requirements of Cupid were to come to an inglorious end at seven o'clock on March 29th. The Man from Brodney's It implied a doubt as to whether the testator was fully aware of the exact nature of the document that he was signing. The Mystery of 31 New Inn In cross-examination, however, both these witnesses admitted that the testator was in a great state of passion when he executed the will, and gave details of the lively scene that then occurred. Mr. Meeson's Will Johnson, talking to Chambers and Boswell, was suddenly struck by the absurdity of his friend's appearing in the character of testator. Samuel Johnson In the United States there are no restrictions on the powers of a testator. Democracy in America — Volume 2 Shortly afterward, however, the horse-stealer's residuary legatee, recovering from the first shock of his surprise, fell into the grim humor of the situation, and proceeded to carry out to the letter the testator's whimsical request. Ponkapog Papers As far as we can make out, the new will was drawn with the idea of stating the intentions of the testator with greater exactness and for the sake of doing away with the codicil. The Mystery of 31 New Inn Now, do the tattoo marks on the back of this lady constitute such a document, and do they convey the true last will or wish of the testator? Mr. Meeson's Will It provided in the proper legal phraseology for an equal division of the testator's estate between the widow and Carl. Driven from Home, or Carl Crawford's Experience It only needed that the would-be heirs of the Prince should hear of it, and there would be a swoop on their part to rescue the testator from her clutches. She Stands Accused One was the recent death of her relative the testator, though that did not apply to you. A Pair of Blue Eyes The evident intention of the testator was to leave the bulk of his property to Stephen Blackmore. The Mystery of 31 New Inn I'm a Christian testator too; and Christians of my cut aren't accustomed to be kept standing about just like office-boys or authors. Mr. Meeson's Will The signature to a will by a testator, if not made in the presence of two witnesses, may be afterwards acknowledged in their presence. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Who was ever awe struck about a testator, or sang a hymn on the title to real property? Middlemarch Their very 'wills' were spiced with the devilment of the 'testators,' and abounded in insinuations and even language which were scandalous. Wylder's Hand The signature of the second will differs slightly from that of the first, and also from what had hitherto been the testator's ordinary signature. The Mystery of 31 New Inn The rest of the estate went to the testator's widow for life, and then to charity. The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation It was not usual, he said, for a testator to be refused assistance from the chief benefactor under his will. The Crimson Blind To Anthony's disappointment a verdict was finally returned in favor of the testator, whereupon Mr. Haight caused a notice of appeal to be served upon Edward Shuttleworth. The Beautiful and Damned Yet your character has so charmed her, that, though a stranger to you personally, she assents to the preference given you in that will, before she knows the testator's reasons for giving you that preference. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 And against the theory of undue influence was the fact that the testator had voluntarily brought his will to the lodge and executed it in the presence of entirely disinterested witnesses. The Mystery of 31 New Inn Of course that helps to make it look as if the testator had changed his mind only as to the one legatee—makes it look plausible and genuine. The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation He now laughed immoderately, without any reason that we could perceive, at our friend's making his will; called him the testator, and added, 'I dare say, he thinks he has done a mighty thing. Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 The effects of the testator had been sold at auction, but as they had been largely bought by relatives, Maurice believed that it would not be difficult to trace the missing document. The Puritans The honoured testator was reflected upon: a second childhood was attributed to him; and I was censured, as having taken advantage of it. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 1 But he must not leave it for others to do; for some recasting and much condensation would be required; and literary executors make sad work in general with their testators' brains. Specimens of the Table Talk of Samuel Taylor Coleridge If we 'scape, it will not signify a straw to us; for testaments are of no value or authority but by the death of the testators. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 Frequently the testator bequeathed a yearly dole of money and provisions to the poor on the anniversary of his death. Purgatory It followed that Lush knew all the provisions of the will more exactly than they were known to the testator himself. Daniel Deronda Howbeit he who apprehendeth from the testator any mistake or injustice, and shall compose the matter between them, that shall be no crime in him, for GOD is gracious and merciful. The Koran (Al-Qur'an) An enormous quantity of property was bequeathed to pious uses by testators. The Church and the Empire, Being an Outline of the History of the Church from A.D. 1003 to A.D. 1304 The number of these honorably ambitious but ill-informed and somewhat eccentric testators increases every year, as the country grows in wealth and the habit of giving to public objects gains in strength. Reflections and Comments 1865-1895 In Great Britain, property may only be tied up under fixed conditions during the lives of certain chosen people, in being at the death of the testator. My Four Years in Germany It is needless to add that the testator’s srádh was celebrated with great pomp, which over, Samarendra applied for and obtained probate of the will. Tales of Bengal The testator attached two conditions to the bequest. Buried Alive: a Tale of These Days The document began by stating that the testator's former will was declared null and void on account of the "treacherous and dishonourable conduct of his son Philip." Dawn Usually the testator designates in his will the person or persons whom he wishes to act as his representative in the settlement of the estate. Studies in Civics Sometimes the testator declared his will before sufficient witnesses, without committing it to writing. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828 Besides the testator's, there were two signatures of witnesses. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War It seems to imply strong regard for the testator's brother Marco, who is made inheritor of the bulk of the property, failing the possible birth of a son. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 According to the Twelve Tables, the powers of a testator in disposing of his property were unlimited; but in process of time, laws were enacted to restrain immoderate or unnatural bequests. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements Must it be in the handwriting of the testator? Studies in Civics But if the child had any legacy, though ever so small, it was a proof that the testator had not lost his memory nor his reason, which otherwise the law presumed. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 345, December 6, 1828 The testator might have been lost at sea, or killed in a fire or explosion, or have died abroad and been buried where his grave could not be identified. The Vanishing Man Wills made under any kind of coercion, or even importunity may become void, being contrary to the wishes of the testator. The Book of Household Management I dare say," said Lady Mary, "it is unpleasant for a man to think of himself as 'the testator.' Old Lady Mary A Story of the Seen and the Unseen It must be shown that the testator is dead, that the instrument was executed by him voluntarily, in the manner prescribed by statute, and while he was of "sound mind and disposing memory." Studies in Civics Provided she carries out the terms of the will, keeps the dog in proper luxury and buries him in the grave on the family estate at Schuylkill designated by the testator. Average Jones Observe that the testator presumably wished to be buried in a certain place; also he wished that his brother should benefit under the will. The Vanishing Man It is to be observed that the signature of the testator after this attestation has been signed by the witnesses, is not a compliance with the act; he must sign first. The Book of Household Management The person charged with a trust was bound to restore the subject at the time appointed by the testator. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. If the witnesses die before the testator, how can the will be proved? Studies in Civics However, the latter had no sooner heard the will read, than they proceeded to execute the testator's intentions. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 "Our trump card at present—a rather small one, I am afraid—is the obvious intention of the testator that the bulk of the property should go to his brother." The Vanishing Man Without the lady, he was not to have the land, and the lady's consent must be secured before her father ceased to be a sound testator. Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale All persons capable of making a will could leave legacies, real or personal, but these were not due if the testator died insolvent. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Signed and acknowledged as his last will and testament by the within named testator in the presence of Margaret Collier, Richd. Fielding Alas! if this were the possibility, it had to be arrived at, the testator foresaw, through a dense medium of present difficulties. The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 That on his—Mr. Hurst's—arrival it was found that the testator had disappeared without acquainting the servants with his intended departure, and without being seen by anyone to leave the house. The Vanishing Man "The matter of all matters, madam, is that the testator should have disposing power." Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale According to the Twelve Tables, the powers of a testator in disposing of his property were unlimited, but in process of time laws were enacted to restrain immoderate or unnatural bequests. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Yet such bequests are approved, the testators are praised, and the attitude of public opinion has no small influence upon the conduct of individuals. A Handbook of Ethical Theory All this too was in the testator's mind, and hence his difficulty in fixing on an executor. The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 The testator is a man of ample means, without any responsibilities to fetter his movements and has been in the constant habit of travelling, often into remote and distant regions. The Vanishing Man They are never better made than when executed while the testator is in good health, in possession of all his faculties. The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi The will not only shows the purpose of the testator, but it serves as a bar to litigation among the natural heirs. Business Hints for Men and Women At the same time went Captain Pardee, under instructions from Hesden Le Moyne to verify the will, discover who the testator really was, and then ascertain whether he had any living heirs. Bricks Without Straw Moreover, a testator can also forbid his heir to claim payment of a debt before a certain time has elapsed. The Institutes of Justinian It was virtually certain that it would consist in the production of something which would identify the unrecognised remains as those of the testator. The Vanishing Man It might be possible to produce proof that the testator was unsound of mind, but it would never be possible to wipe out the written declarations of his mentally perfect son and daughters. Mr. Bingle The person named in the will to carry out the purpose of the testator is known as the "executor". Business Hints for Men and Women Indeed, there was but one other bequest, that of the balance of the 10,000 pounds which the testator had deposited in the hands of a trustee for my benefit. Doctor Therne Brothers and sisters of the testator are by imperial constitutions preferred to infamous persons who are instituted to their exclusion, so that it is in these cases only that they can bring this action. The Institutes of Justinian The supposition that the testator is dead is not only more probable than that he is alive; I submit that it is the only reasonable explanation of the circumstances of his disappearance. The Vanishing Man Then followed the date, which was recent, compared with that of the other wills, and the signatures of the testator and witnesses, all in due form. The Allen House The witnesses need not know the contents of the will, but they must understand before signing that it is a will, and they must see it signed by the testator. Business Hints for Men and Women Jim, never on particularly intimate terms with the testator, had not thought of the will, and the idea that he might have an interest in it never crossed his mind. Sisters Persons related to the testator in a further degree than as brothers or sisters can in no case bring the action, or at any rate succeed in it when brought. The Institutes of Justinian I accompanied him to 141 Queen Square, and shortly after we arrived Doctor Norbury came to look at some antiquities that the testator proposed to give to the British Museum. The Vanishing Man The bequests to these meritorious spinsters were so generous that their sum considerably exceeded the amount of the testator's property. Hedda Gabler At the end of the will the testator, in the presence of the witnesses, should write his name in full. Business Hints for Men and Women Though such a person cannot dispose of the government in the manner of a testator, he dictates the marriage connections, which, in effect, accomplish a great part of the same end. Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792): the Rights of Man Among a testator's own slaves is to be reckoned one of whom he is bare owner, the usufruct being vested in some other person. The Institutes of Justinian I pointed it out to him and he picked it up, and then we all recognised it as a scarab that the testator was accustomed to wear on his watch-chain. The Vanishing Man The fourth clause left the whole of the testator's property, in lands and in money, absolutely to his widow. Jezebel's Daughter An executor is the legal representative of the testator. Business Hints for Men and Women But he who feareth from the testator any mistake or wrong, and shall make a settlement between the partiesthat shall be no wrong in him: verily, God is Lenient, Merciful. The Koran (Al-Qur'an) Conversely, a testator may divide his inheritance into as large a number of ounces as he pleases. The Institutes of Justinian My learned friend points out that the testator notified to nobody his intention of going away and has acquainted no one with his whereabouts; but, I ask, whom should he have notified? The Vanishing Man These are the monuments of real kings, who were the fathers of their people; testators to a posterity which they embraced as their own. Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Edmund Burke A man making a will is called a testator. Business Hints for Men and Women The law requires two witnesses; the testator and the witnesses must declare that they sign in the presence of each other. The Golden House Among 'other persons' slaves' is reckoned one in whom the testator has a usufruct. The Institutes of Justinian It appears that the testator came to the house, was shown into a certain room, and when looked for later was not to be found. The Vanishing Man Within an hour of the signing of the will the testator was found dead, apparently from the effects of fear, but the niece was not in the room at the time of death. Beatrice Too often, after the demise of a testator who it is known has made a will, the heirs cannot find the document, and the lawyer who drew it knows nothing more about it. Business Hints for Men and Women My father, being Head of the Family, was, of course, one of the trustees, and his uncle Roger, brother of the testator, another. The Lady of the Shroud Sometimes, even an action on contract cannot be brought against the heir; this being the case where the testator has been guilty of fraud, and his heir has not profited thereby. The Institutes of Justinian Another of his relations has a collection of grasshoppers bequeathed him, as in the testator's opinion an adequate reward and acknowledgment due to his merit. Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners The only other remarkable circumstance in the case was that the disreputable lover of the niece had been seen hanging about the house at dusk, the testator having died at ten o'clock at night. Beatrice If this should not be done, then it would be well to keep it in the safe of the bank in which the testator has his account. Business Hints for Men and Women Andrew Rossiter, my clerk, one of the witnesses of the testator’s Will. The Lady of the Shroud But the law is different if the testator expresses his motive in the guise of a condition, as: 'I give and bequeath such and such land to Titius, if he has looked after my affairs.' The Institutes of Justinian That gentleman had pointed out to her the advantage of being able to show some reasonable cause for the singular generosity of the testator. The Twins of Table Mountain Now it is not probable that a boy had anything to do with the testator's death. Beatrice Sir," he began, "I am not advised that the purpose of a bequest is relevant, when the bequest is direct and unencumbered by the testator with any indicatory words of trust or uses. The Sleuth of St. James's Square Let me say, sir, that no one can know that until the accountants to be appointed for the purpose have examined the affairs of the testator up to date.” The Lady of the Shroud Keen went on to say that from Mrs. Baker's conversation it was certain that the testator's directions had been carried out, and that the great bulk of these papers had been burned. Democracy, an American novel But he who feareth from the testator any mistake or wrong, and shall make a settlement between the parties-that shall be no wrong in him: verily, God is Lenient, Merciful. The Koran (Al-Qur'an) The servants stated that the testator before signing it was perfectly acquainted with its contents, for the niece had made him repeat them in their presence. Beatrice I am not required by any provision of the law to show the reasons moving the testator. The Sleuth of St. James's Square In answer, I told him that the testator’s intention was manifestly to see that he had full time to consider fully every point before making formal decision and declaration. The Lady of the Shroud If he knew the intention, my Father said, it would have shown a more proper sense of his responsibility if he had dissuaded the testator from so unbecoming a disposition. Father and Son: a study of two temperaments What remained of the handsome fortune once possessed by the testator? A Dark Night's Work The niece to whom all the property was left—to the exclusion of the son and daughter of the deceased, both married, and living away from home—stayed with the testator and looked after him. Beatrice "It is the law of Virginia," said Lewis, "that a will by a competent testator, drawn in form, requires no collateral explanation to support it." The Sleuth of St. James's Square I shall call your attention to the fact that both envelopes are sealed, and that the testator and both witnesses have signed their names across the flap of each envelope. The Lady of the Shroud The executor has the legal title to the whole of the testator's personal estate, and, generally speaking, the power of alienation. The Common Law A bequest to them was disputed on the grounds that the testator was of unsound mind. Tommy and Co. He bequeathed his whole fortune to his friend M. Agrippa, who was so generous as to give it up to the relations of the testator. Travels through France and Italy The law courts, however, held that these interests were not at the disposal of the testator, and handed them over to Hely Hutchinson, the next Provost. Great Astronomers The testator, in making her will, intended that such fortune as she had at disposal should be used to supply to you her son such benefits as its annual product should procure. The Lady of the Shroud Again, the appointment of an executor relates back to the date of the testator's death. The Common Law It was given in recognition of her talents and business integrity during their late association, and as an evidence of the confidence and "undying affection" of the testator. Maruja It will only be necessary to prove that the will, if not in existence at the death of the testator, was fraudulently destroyed prior thereto, and I think we have a pretty clear case. That Mainwaring Affair The bequest was conditioned upon my taking the name of the testator,—the family, not the Christian name; my Christian name is Napoleon Bonaparte—or, more properly, these are my first and middle appellations. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 It was rather hard to bear, especially as there was no way of conveying a bit of their minds to the testator now that he could no longer hurt them. The Way of All Flesh If the executor represents the person of the testator, there is no longer any trouble in allowing him to sue or be sued on his testator's contracts. The Common Law Yet the testator claims Wales or Monmouth for his unborn child. The Valet's tragedy, and other studies "The testator had no children of his own to inherit, I suppose," remarked Mr. Taylor. Elinor Wyllys, Volume 1 My own idea, therefore, was, that the reading of the will would inform me of nothing which I had not known in the testator's lifetime. The Queen of Hearts If the testator has no sons, but only daughters, let him choose the husband of any one of his daughters whom he pleases, and leave and inscribe him as his son and heir. Laws He asks if the testator can bequeath his rights of action, and answers, No, so far as concerns debts not proved and recovered in the testator's life. The Common Law Thinking to myself this did not look very like the letter of a suicide, I glanced through the will, as the testator seemed to have wished that I should do so. Finished The sixty testators include a dean, two archdeacons, twenty canons or prebendaries, thirteen rectors, six vicars, and eighteen layfolk, mostly rich people. Old English Libraries But the names of the legatee, executrix, testator, names of witnesses and their addresses were completely obliterated. Forty Centuries of Ink or, a chronological narrative concerning ink and its backgrounds, introducing incidental observations and deductions, parallels of time and color phenomena, bibliography, chemistry, poetical effusions, citations, anecdotes and curiosa together with some evidence respecting the evanescent character of most inks of to-day and an epitome of chemico-legal ink. It was not left to the admiral himself, on the testator's own showing; and the purposes for which it was left have not been, and cannot be, carried out. No Name He forged wills, this blade did, if he didn't also put the supposed testators to sleep too. Great Expectations This will was made on September 16, 1469, and as it was proved the 27th of the next month the testator must have been in immediate expectation of death. Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 In the manuscript age a testator distributed his little hoard book by book. Old English Libraries The significant paragraph of the new will was a direction to his heirs to purchase, if the testator had not succeeded in doing so before his death, the Henry Adams farm for $32,000. Forty Centuries of Ink or, a chronological narrative concerning ink and its backgrounds, introducing incidental observations and deductions, parallels of time and color phenomena, bibliography, chemistry, poetical effusions, citations, anecdotes and curiosa together with some evidence respecting the evanescent character of most inks of to-day and an epitome of chemico-legal ink. The widow received a life-interest only in a portion of the testator's property. No Name The two notaries looked at each other in mute astonishment and inquiry as to what were the real intentions of the testator. The Count of Monte Cristo He does not deny Edward’s earlier promise to William; but, as a testament is of no force while the testator liveth, he argues that it is cancelled by Edward’s later nomination of himself. William the Conqueror It appears to be all in the testator's handwriting. Bleak House The period appointed by the testator for the disposal of these riches occurred only a short time ago, and they have only been employed by me within the last few years. The Count of Monte Cristo |
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