testamentary disposition
[ˌtɛstəˈmɛntəri ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: testamentary dispositions / disposições testamentárias
disposição testamentária
1. A provision or clause in a will that directs how a person's property or assets should be distributed after their death
The testamentary disposition in her will specified that her house should go to her eldest son.
A disposição testamentária em seu testamento especificava que sua casa deveria ir para seu filho mais velho.
2. Any instruction or direction made in a legally valid will concerning the distribution of an estate
The lawyer reviewed each testamentary disposition to ensure it was legally binding.
O advogado revisou cada disposição testamentária para garantir que fosse juridicamente vinculante.
3. The act or power of disposing of property by means of a will or testament
Under law, testamentary disposition allows individuals to transfer their wealth according to their wishes.
Segundo a lei, a disposição testamentária permite que os indivíduos transfiram sua riqueza de acordo com seus desejos.
In both Brazil and the United States, testamentary dispositions are fundamental to estate planning and inheritance law. In Brazil, such dispositions are governed by the Código Civil Brasileiro (Brazilian Civil Code) and must follow strict formalities to be valid. Testators often consult with lawyers (advogados) to ensure their dispositions are legally sound and reflect their wishes accurately. The concept is equally important in American estate law, where it determines how assets pass to heirs and is subject to probate court review.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to make a testamentary disposition
testamentary disposition of property
valid testamentary disposition
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