intestate

adjective | \ in-ˈtes-ˌtāt \ | in·tes·tate

1. : having not made a valid will died intestate

2. : not disposed of by a valid will intestate property an intestate estate; specifically : transmitted according to statutory rules governing intestate succession : transmitted according to statutory rules governing intestate succession

3. : of or relating to intestate succession intestate laws

noun

1. : a person who dies intestate