Magtestamento (en. To make a will)

/magtɛstamento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of creating a legal document that states one's last wishes.
He should make a will to ensure that his properties go to his children.
Dapat magtestamento siya upang matiyak na ang kanyang mga ari-arian ay mapupunta sa kanyang mga anak.
The process of arranging aspects of inheritance or property after death.
It's very important to make a will to avoid disputes over the division of inheritances.
Napakahalaga ng magtestamento upang maiwasan ang mga alintana sa dibisyon ng mana.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'testamento' meaning 'testament' or 'last will'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a will for the future
Creating a last will as preparation for the future.
magtestamento para sa kinabukasan

Related Words

last will
A legal document that contains a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property after death.
huling habilin
inheritance
The properties or wealth that is passed down from a person to their heirs.
mana

Slang Meanings

To leave wealth or property for the next generations.
Grandpa made a will before he passed away to ensure that he would leave everything that is needed to Kuya.
Nagtestamento si lolo bago siya pumanaw para siguruhing maiiwan niyang lahat ng kailangan niyan kay Kuya.
Writing down final wishes or things that should be communicated to others.
The artist wrote a will about his wishes after death, so we helped with his plans.
Nagtestamento ang artist tungkol sa kanyang mga gusto matapos mamatay, kaya tumulong kami sa mga plano niya.