Intestate (adjective)

Intestate refers to a person who has died without leaving a valid will.

Origin:

The word intestate is derived from the word "intestacy" meaning "the state of dying without a will".

Examples:

1. The deceased was intestate and the court had to divide the property among the heirs.
2. The intestate's assets were distributed according to the state laws.
3. Intestate succession laws were used to distribute the property among the heirs.
4. The intestate's estate was administered by the court.
5. The intestate's property was distributed among the legal heirs as per the laws.