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Intestate [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Dying without having made a will. When a man dies intestate his estate is committed for settlement to administrators.

2. Not devised; not disposed of by will; as an intestate estate.

Intestate [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

A person who dies without making a will.

Intestate [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

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

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

Intestate [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A person who dies without making a valid will.