Legal Definitions - a morte testatoris

A MORTE TESTATORIS

A morte testatoris is a Latin term that refers to the moment when a legacy becomes effective and vests in the beneficiary after the death of the testator.

For example, if a person leaves a sum of money to their niece in their will, the legacy will only become effective and vest in the niece a morte testatoris, that is, after the death of the person who made the will.

Another example is if a person leaves their house to their son in their will, the son will only become the owner of the house a morte testatoris, that is, after the death of the person who made the will.

A morte testatoris is a legal term that is used to describe the moment when a legacy becomes effective and vests in the beneficiary after the death of the person who made the will. This means that the beneficiary will only receive the legacy after the death of the testator, and not before. The examples illustrate how a legacy becomes effective and vests in the beneficiary a morte testatoris, that is, after the death of the person who made the will.