Intestacy definition

intestəsē
The fact or state of dying intestate.
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(law) The state of being intestate, or of dying without having made a valid will.
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Noun

Singular:
intestacy
Plural:
intestacies

Intestacy Sentence Examples

  • Hence came the ' jurisdiction of the ordinary in intestacy, for the peace of the soul of the departed.

  • The rules of distribution in intestacy differ, however, very considerably from those established in England.

  • The child is considered illegitimate in terms of intestacy.

  • Since most people die intestate, state intestacy laws govern how most people's assets are distributed after their ' passing.

  • Revenue lose tax Status Case Property investors - a few tax return pointers intestacy - What happens if there is no will!

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