What does intestate mean?
Dying without leaving a valid will; having no will. A person who dies intestate leaves their property to be distributed according to the laws of their country or state.
Example
"The lawyer explained that the deceased had died intestate, and the estate would be divided among their relatives according to the state's intestacy laws."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.