intestate Definition
- 1(of a person) having made no valid will
- 2(of a succession, property, etc.) not disposed of by a valid will
Using intestate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "intestate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Since he died intestate, his estate was distributed according to the laws of the state.
Example
The court appointed an administrator to manage the intestate estate.
Example
Without a will, the distribution of assets can become complicated in an intestate situation.
intestate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for intestate
- unbequeathed
- uninherited
- unwilled
Origins of intestate
from Latin 'in' meaning 'not' + 'testamentum' meaning 'will'
Summary: intestate in Brief
'Intestate' [ɪnˈtɛsteɪt] describes a person who has not made a valid will or a succession or property that has not been disposed of by a valid will. When someone dies intestate, their estate is distributed according to the laws of the state. Without a will, the distribution of assets can become complicated.
