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intestate

UK
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

Translations

intestatenoun
intestates
pl
UK
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/
intestatDroit
The estate of the intestate was distributed according to state law.
La succession de l'intestat a été répartie conformément à la loi de l'État.
Synonyms
intestate decedent
decedent
one who dies intestate
person who dies without a will
dead person
intestateadjective
more intestate
Comp.
most intestate
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/
intestatDroit
He died intestate, leaving his children to inherit equally.
Il est mort intestat, laissant ses enfants hériter à parts égales.
Synonyms
unwilled
without a will
intestate succession

Definitions

intestatenoun
A person who has died without having made a will.
The estate of the intestate was distributed according to state law.
intestateadjective
Not having made or left a valid will at death.
He died intestate, leaving his children to inherit equally.
Of property or an estate: not disposed of by a valid will.
Intestate property is distributed according to statutory guidelines.
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