Comparative law notes
Since this form of German testamentary disposition can also be made by way of a contract of inheritance, the German concept is a bit broader than the common law concept.
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Substantiv
neolog
testamentary disposition
noun
Definitions of testamentary disposition
the passing of property to someone in a will
Upon death of a married person, one-half of the property is the property of the surviving spouse and is not subject to testamentary disposition by the decedent.