(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:30:47

In*tes"tate (?), a. [L. intestatus; pref. in- not + testatus, p. p. of testari to make a will: cf. F. intestat. See Testament.]

1.

Without having made a valid will; without a will; as, to die intestate.

Blackstone.

Airy succeeders of intestate joys. Shak.

2.

Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will; as, an intestate estate.

 

© Webster 1913.

In*tes"tate, n. Law

A person who dies without making a valid will.

Blackstone.

 

© Webster 1913.

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