Intestate
adjective
Dying without having made a will.
If John dies intestate, his property will be divided according to the laws of the state.
Often appears as...
- die intestate
- declared intestate
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who dies without leaving a will.
As an intestate, his assets were split equally between his children.
Often appears as...
- intestate succession
- intestate distribution
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Dying without having made a will.
If John dies intestate, his property will be divided according to the laws of the state.
Often appears as...
- die intestate
- declared intestate
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A person who dies without leaving a will.
As an intestate, his assets were split equally between his children.
Often appears as...
- intestate succession
- intestate distribution
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Outcome
Understands intestate's implications on asset distribution after death.
Dying intestate means your wealth goes to relatives as the law decides.
Pro Tip 2/3State Laws Vary
Each state has different laws that determine who inherits when someone dies intestate.
In Texas, intestate succession differs greatly from California's rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Heirs
Without a will, distant relatives could inherit as a result of being intestate.
He was surprised to learn he inherited from an intestate relative in another state.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Outcome
Understands intestate's implications on asset distribution after death.
Dying intestate means your wealth goes to relatives as the law decides.
Pro Tip 2/3State Laws Vary
Each state has different laws that determine who inherits when someone dies intestate.
In Texas, intestate succession differs greatly from California's rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Heirs
Without a will, distant relatives could inherit as a result of being intestate.
He was surprised to learn he inherited from an intestate relative in another state.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Outcome
Understands intestate's implications on asset distribution after death.
Dying intestate means your wealth goes to relatives as the law decides.
Pro Tip 2/3State Laws Vary
Each state has different laws that determine who inherits when someone dies intestate.
In Texas, intestate succession differs greatly from California's rules.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Heirs
Without a will, distant relatives could inherit as a result of being intestate.
He was surprised to learn he inherited from an intestate relative in another state.
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