Testierfähigkeit

Substantiv

partial

testamentary capacity

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

This German concept (sec. 2229 BGB) relates specifically to age (minimum age requirement is 16). However, the third subsection of that provision defines what is essential incapacity to make a will (Testierunfähigkeit). Thus, there is both an age and mental capacity component to this concept.

Definitions of testamentary capacity

English

the legal ability to make a will

The court also set aside two wills based on the testator's lack of testamentary capacity.