#  Atestate

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  ![A dictionary-style definition graphic for the word "Atestate." Headword: Atestate /ay-tess-tate/ (adjective). Definition 1 (Legal/Medical): The high-risk biological state of being alive and possessing assets, but lacking a valid testamentary document to protect them. Definition 2 (Colloquial): Walking through life "Legacy-Naked." Definition 3 (Usage): "The patient appears healthy, but their financial vitals show they are chronically Atestate." Footer: See also: Denial, Procrastination, The Silent Void. Antonym: Protected.](https://finallysorted.com.au/images/book-assets/atestate-definition-dictionary.png) The definition of Atestate ## What is Atestate?

By [Drew Browne](https://finallysorted.com.au/author/drew-browne) Senior Financial Advisor, Sapience Financial

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### The Definition of "Atestate"

**Atestate** /ay-tess-tate/ (adjective)

1. 1. **Legal/Medical**: The high-risk biological state of being alive and possessing assets, but lacking a valid testamentary document to protect them.
    2. **Colloquial**: Walking through life "Legacy-Naked."
    3. **Usage**: "The patient appears healthy, but their financial vitals show they are chronically Atestate."

    *See also: Denial, Procrastination, The Silent Void. Antonym: Protected.*

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 ![A dictionary-style definition graphic for the word "Atestate." Headword: Atestate /ay-tess-tate/ (adjective). Definition 1 (Legal/Medical): The high-risk biological state of being alive and possessing assets, but lacking a valid testamentary document to protect them. Definition 2 (Colloquial): Walking through life "Legacy-Naked." Definition 3 (Usage): "The patient appears healthy, but their financial vitals show they are chronically Atestate." Footer: See also: Denial, Procrastination, The Silent Void. Antonym: Protected.](https://finallysorted.com.au/images/book-assets/atestate-definition-dictionary.png)

We have a gaping hole in the English language, and it is costing Australian families their fortunes.
In the legal and financial world, we have a clear word for what happens when you die without a Will. You are 'Intestate.'

It comes from Latin (intestatus), and it is a messy, expensive, bureaucratic nightmare for the people you leave behind.

But 'Intestate' is a status triggered only by death.

What about right now? You are sitting there, reading this screen, drinking your coffee. You are very much alive. But, like 50% of Australians, you do not have a valid, up-to-date Will.

You aren't Intestate, because you aren't dead.

So, what are you?

The language had a gap. So, I fixed it. Its '**Atestate**'.

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