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Intestacy

usgb/ɪnˈtestəsi/Volume
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Legal Consequences

Understand that intestacy triggers a legal process where laws decide who inherits the estate.

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Because he died intestate, government rules determined his heirs.
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Unexpected Situations

Often associated with sudden deaths where the deceased did not plan their estate.

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Her untimely accident led to intestacy, causing family disputes over her assets.
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Heir Uncertainty

Intestacy can cause uncertainty among potential heirs about their entitlements.

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The siblings faced intestacy with no idea who would inherit the family home.
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