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intestate

/in'testit/
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Word: Intestate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: The word "intestate" means that a person has died without making a legally valid will. This means that they did not leave instructions about how their belongings or property should be distributed after their death.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Intestate" is used to describe a situation related to someone who has passed away.
  • It is often used in legal contexts, particularly in discussions about inheritance and property distribution.
Examples:
  1. Basic Example: "When John died intestate, his family had to go to court to decide who would get his house."
  2. Legal Context: "The intestate property was divided according to state laws since there was no will."
Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "intestate" can be used in phrases like "intestate succession," which refers to the legal process that determines how a deceased person's assets will be distributed when they have not left a will.

Word Variants:
  • Intestacy (noun): The condition of dying without a will. For example, "Her intestacy meant that her estate would be divided according to the laws of her state."
  • Intestate succession (noun): The process of distributing an intestate person's property. For example, "Intestate succession laws vary by state."
Different Meanings:
  • In legal terms, "intestate" specifically refers to the absence of a will. It does not have other meanings outside of this context.
Synonyms:
  • Without a will
  • Unwilled
  • Intestate property (refers to the property of someone who died intestate)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to "intestate." However, discussions about wills and estates often involve phrases like "to draft a will" or "to settle an estate."

Summary:

In summary, "intestate" is an important legal term that describes someone who has died without leaving a will.

Adjective
  1. having made no legally valid will before death or not disposed of by a legal will
    • he died intestate
    • intestate property

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