Intestate

Origin

From Latin intestātus, from in- ("not") + testātus ("testate").

Full definition of intestate

Adjective

1. Without a valid will indicating whom to leave one's estate to after death.
2. Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will.

Antonyms

• testate

Related terms

• intestacy

Noun

1. (legal) A person who dies without making a valid will.

Anagrams

• enstatite
• satinette