intestate

Having made no legal will.

Not disposed of by a legal will.

One who dies without a legal will.

Having made no will, or no valid will; having left property not effectually disposed of by will.

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

A person dying without making a valid will, or leaving any property not effectually bequeathed.

Without having made a valid will; without a will.

Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will.

A person who dies without making a valid will.

Without a valid will indicating whom to leave one’s estate to after death.