A siuation where one dies with a valid will ready for it to be referred to for distribution of the assets left by the dead person. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21213
Tes'ta·cy noun [ See Testate .] (Law) The state or circumstance of being testate, or of leaving a valid will, or testament, at death. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/32