will. This is a formal document setting out what a person wants to happen to their possessions after their death.

the disposition of one's personal property by will

for most purposes a WILL, a document that deals with the disposition of one's property upon death.

Commonly used in the phrase "last will and testament" and generally considered synonymous with "will." Technically speaking, it is a document providing for the disposition of one's personal property upon his death.

A written disposition of property to take effect after the maker's death. It is used interchangeably with the term "will," but the strict definition is that of a will of personal property only, not real estate.

Commonly called a will, it describes the disposition of property. Also called a last will and testament.