Testator (Testatrix)

A man/woman who has made and left a valid Will at his/her death.

A person who makes a Will. If one leaves no will, the property passes to one's Heirs according to state law or reverts (escheats) to the state.

One who makes and executes a testament orwill, "testator" applying to males, "testatrix" to females. See also intestate; testacy; testament; testamentary disposition.Compare administrator; executor.