testamentary intent
testamentary intent 遗嘱意图 指立遗嘱人将某一特定的书面文件作为其最后遗嘱的意图。遗嘱意图是使遗嘱生效的必要条件。
A testator’s intent that a particular instrument function as his or her last will and testament. • Testamentary intent is required for a will to be valid. [Cases: Wills 438. C.J.S. Wills § 831.]