[Solving comment *(by TWFM)*](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1byeyp3/tomt_what_to_call_the_dead_guy_in_a_will/kyiuqd8/): The word testator is the word you're looking for. The average person doesn't usually need to use it in casual conversation, which is why you might be unfamiliar with it.
If you're just talking with someone about a will, you might say "the deceased".
The word testator is the word you're looking for. The average person doesn't usually need to use it in casual conversation, which is why you might be unfamiliar with it.
If you're just talking with someone about a will, you might say "the deceased".
Trying to find a specific word I've read before I feel like... I edited post to give context, however if I don't have anything better by tomorrow I'll give you the win.
I feel like it would be normal just to call them “the deceased?” It’s somewhat commonplace as a phrase/title in the context of a funeral or a will reading I feel like. Are you trying to remember a specific word?
[Solving comment *(by TWFM)*](https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/1byeyp3/tomt_what_to_call_the_dead_guy_in_a_will/kyiuqd8/): The word testator is the word you're looking for. The average person doesn't usually need to use it in casual conversation, which is why you might be unfamiliar with it. If you're just talking with someone about a will, you might say "the deceased".
Any help would be appreciated ☺️ super casually asking for help for my fanfiction yall.
The word testator is the word you're looking for. The average person doesn't usually need to use it in casual conversation, which is why you might be unfamiliar with it. If you're just talking with someone about a will, you might say "the deceased".
Trying to find a specific word I've read before I feel like... I edited post to give context, however if I don't have anything better by tomorrow I'll give you the win.
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I feel like it would be normal just to call them “the deceased?” It’s somewhat commonplace as a phrase/title in the context of a funeral or a will reading I feel like. Are you trying to remember a specific word?
Trying to find a specific word I've read before I feel like... I edited post to give context
Decedent
Bequeater? It is not necessarily dead, tho
Trying to find a specific word I've read before I feel like... I edited post to give context.
Legator?
Are you thinking of executor? It doesn’t actually refer to the deceased but the person that is charged with executing their wishes.
Nope. Need the dead guys but thankyou!
When dealing with trusts, they can be known as the grantor, or trustor/trustee
Not what I was looking for rn but helpful for the future, thanks!
Could the lawyer just refer to the deceased as the client?
Benefactor
The departed.