testierfähig

testamentary capacity; legally capable of making a will

English translations

  1. 01

    testable

  2. 02

    capable of being tested

Word details

German meaning
Fähig, ein Testament zu errichten, d.h. im Vollbesitz seiner geistigen Kräfte sein.
English meaning
Testamentary capacity
Synonym
geschäftsfähig
German example
Der alte Mann war nicht mehr testierfähig, als er sein Testament verfasste.
English example
The old man was no longer of testamentary capacity when he wrote his will.

Example sentences with “testierfähig”

  1. Der Notar prüfte, ob der Erblasser testierfähig war. (The notary checked if the testator had testamentary capacity.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'testierfähig' a legal term?

Yes, it is a specific legal term used in inheritance law to denote the mental capacity to create a valid will.