| a will made by the oral and unwritten declaration of the testator, valid only in special circumstances. |
Nuncupative Will
A verbal will that must have two witnesses and can only deal with the distribution of personal property. A nuncupative will is considered a "deathbed" will, meaning that it is a safety for people struck with a terminal illness and robbed of the ability or time to draft a proper written will.
Investopedia Commentary
Nuncupative wills are usually considered invalid, especially when they contradict an existing legal will.
See also: Inheritance, Life Expectancy, Life Insurance, Viatical Settlement, Will
Also spelled: Nuncupative wills
